Native to most of North America east of the Rocky Mountains; adapted to similar regions; grows to 3’; seed heads distinctive; adapted to most soil textures, except loose sand or dense clay; weak salinity tolerance; moderate drought, flooding and shade tolerance.

Drill seeded no deeper than 1/4" at 3.5–5.5 pounds PLS/acre [ideal stand density is 1–2 plants/square foot].
191,000 seeds/pound.

Germination in 28 days, late spring.

Varieties
Butte – early maturing, adapted to Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas
El Reno – very leafy, adapted to Kansas, Texas, Colorado and Oklahoma
Vaughn – widely adapted to New Mexico and west Texas