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Sorghastrum nutans Indiangrass

Previous scientific name(s): Andropogon nutans, Sorghastrum avenaceum

 

Tall, warm season, perennial bunching sod former adapted to most soil textures where moisture is adequate. Tolerant of imperfectly drained soils. Provides excellent forage for livestock and wildlife and good cover for birds and small mammals. Often used to improve pasture and haylands.

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Species Attributes

Height:

25 in. or taller

Life Form:

Sodformer

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Warm

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

12 in. - Wetland adapted

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Average

Moderately Coarse:

Best

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Best

Fine:

Marginal

Soil pH
Acidic:

Average

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

5 - 10 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

14.80 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

170,000

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring

Variety:

Holt

Moderately early-maturing, superior in leafiness and yield to late-maturing strains. Holt is well suited for revegetation throughout NE and surrounding states. (Released 1960, source of ecotype: Holt County, NE)

Cheyenne

Good forage and seed producer, adapted for range and pasture in OK and TX. (Released 1945, source of ecotype: Supply, OK)

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Osage

Varieties:

Tomahawk

Early maturity and superior winter hardiness and persistence. One of the best forage producers at northern latitudes. High seed yield. (Released 1988, source of ecotype: ND and SD)

Variety Release Notes:
SONU-Tomahawk.pdf
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