Previous scientific name(s): Agropyron molle, Agropyron smithii, Agropyron smithii var. molle, Agropyron smithii var. palmeri, Elymus smithii
Formerly known as Agropyron smithii. Cool season, saline-tolerant, moderately drought tolerant, strongly rhizomatous sod-former. May be replaced by Elymus lanceolatus ssp. lanceolatus on coarser soils. Moderately palatable to livestock and wildlife.
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Sodformer
Native or Introduced:Native
Season:Cool
ft.
Precipitation:10 in.
Not Adapted
Moderately Coarse:Marginal
Medium:Average
Moderately Fine:Best
Fine:Best
Marginal
Neutral:Best
Basic:Best
Seeding Rate:8 - 16 PLS lbs/Acre
17.80 lbs.
Seeds per Pound:110,000
Germination Time:Days
Yes
Planting Season:Spring Fall
Strongly rhizomatous, with excellent seedling vigor. Equal in forage yields to other varieties. Low post-harvest seed dormancy aids in ease of establishment. (Released 1972, source of ecotype: Forsyth, MT)
Aggressive, with rapid seedling establishment. Produces dense medium height forage. Superior seed yielder. (Released 1973, source of ecotype: Flagler, CO)
A strongly rhizomatous plant producing superior forage yields. Excellent disease resistance. Produces below average seed yields. (Released 1970, source of ecotype: Barton County, KS)
Moderately rhizomatous, thin-leaved plant producing superior forage yields. Well suited for pasture or revegetation. Good disease resistance. Seed yield is comparable to Rosana except with a short awn. (Released 1983, source of ecotype: Morton County, ND)
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