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Calamovilfa longifolia Prairie sandreed

Warm season, tall growing, rhizomatous perennial open sod-former occurring on well-drained sites, especially deep sands. Moderately palatable to livestock and wildlife and may be important forage on some winter ranges. Especially useful in stabilizing dunes and other blowout areas.

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Species Attributes

Height:

25 in. or taller

Life Form:

Sodformer

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Warm

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

granite seed sun and shade tolerance icon

Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

10 - 12 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Best

Moderately Coarse:

Best

Medium:

Marginal

Moderately Fine:

Marginal

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Marginal

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

4 - 7 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

23.70 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

273,000

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring

Variety:

Pronghorn

Significantly superior rust resistance when compared to Goshen. Superior stands, forage yields and vigor when compared to other varieties. Excellent warm season grass for use on sandy sites. (Released 1988, source of ecotype: NE and KS)

Varieties:

Goshen

Very similar in performance to Goshen variety. Excellent warm season pasture grass providing good cover for upland game birds. (Released 2001, source of ecotype: Bowman County, ND)

Variety Release Notes:
CALO-Goshen.pdf
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