A popular perennial for permanent pasture or mowing. Growth starts early in the spring for permanent pasture or mowing. Furnishes 2 crops in one season when cut. Mixes well with legumes. Tolerates partial shade, is drought resistant. Seed in spring or fall. Sow 8 to 12 lbs. per acre. 14 lb. per bushel.
Growing Zone: 4 to 8
Light Requirements:
Own Root
| Growing Zones |
4 to 8 |
| Page Number |
47 |
| Planting Season |
Spring/Fall |
| Fertilizer Type |
6-6-6 |
| Light Requirements |
|
| Fragrant |
n |
| Foliage Color |
Green |
| Germination |
21 to 28 |
| Hybrid / Open Pollinated: |
Hybrid |
| Drought Resistant |
y |
| Genus |
Dactylis |
| Species |
glomerata |
| Subspecies |
Orchardgrass |
| Common Name |
Grass, Orchard |
