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Leptochloa dubia Green spangletop

Previous scientific name(s): Chloris dubia, Diplachne dubia

Warm season, drought tolerant, short-lived perennial bunchgrass adapted to a wide variety of sites but intolerant of poorly drained soils or high water tables. Establishes quickly and easily, behaves as a pioneer species. Good palatability to livestock and wildlife.

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Species Attributes

Height:

25 in. or taller

Life Form:

Bunchgrass

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Warm

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

11 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Average

Moderately Coarse:

Best

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Average

Fine:

Marginal

Soil pH
Acidic:

Not Adapted

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

3 - 5 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

20.90 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

538,000

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Summer

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