Previous scientific name(s): Andropogon gerardii var. incanescens, Andropogon gerardii var. paucipilus, Andropogon hallii var. incanescens
Similar to A. gerardii but is more strongly rhizomatous and occurs on sandier sites. Excellent palatability and very productive. Useful for controlling erosion of sand dunes and other blowout areas.
Contact Our Experts25 in. or taller
Sodformer
Native or Introduced:Native
Season:Warm
ft.
Precipitation:10 in.
Best
Moderately Coarse:Best
Medium:Marginal
Moderately Fine:Not Adapted
Fine:Not Adapted
Not Adapted
Neutral:Best
Basic:Marginal
Seeding Rate:7 - 12 PLS lbs/Acre
17.70 lbs.
Seeds per Pound:113,000
Germination Time:Days
Yes
Planting Season:Spring Summer
A leafy variety with good forage production. A medium tall strain. (Released 1955, source of ecotype: Woodward, KS, and Clovis, NM)
A vigorous, tall leafy type. Good seed yields. Very well adapted to sandy sites, particularly in Nebraska and South Dakota. (Released 1960, source of ecotype: NE and SD)
Well adapted to sandy sites in the southwest plains. Good seed yielder with superior vigor during establishment. (Released 1963, source of ecotype: Elida, NM)
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