Adapted throughout the transition zone and south; grows to 4’; well suited for fertile sandy to silty textured soils, tolerant of strongly alkaline and acidic soils; best adapted to 20-40" of precipitation annually; performs well in partial shade; excellent soil stabilizer because of extremely fibrous root system; good bird and wildlife habitat.

Drill seeded to 1/4" – 1/2" deep (depending on soil type – deeper in lighter soils) at 2 pounds PLS/acre. 1,500,000 seeds/pound.

Germination in 10–14 days, spring/late summer.

Varieties
Morpa – well adapted to the panhandle regions of Oklahoma and Texas
Ermelo – very leafy, well adapted to Oklahoma and Texas