PRODUCTS

Leymus racemosus ssp. racemosus Mammoth wildrye

Previous scientific name(s): Elymus giganteus

Fomerly known as Elymus giganteus. Tall, cool season rhizomatous perennial sod-former occurring on coarse textured, well-drained sites. Poor forage value, but outstanding for erosion control on dunes and other blowout areas.

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Species Attributes

Height:

13 - 25 in. or taller

Life Form:

Sodformer

Native or Introduced:

Introduced

Season:

Cool

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

7 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Best

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Marginal

Moderately Fine:

Not Adapted

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Not Adapted

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Average

Seeding Rate:

8 - 15 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

16.50 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

100,000

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring Fall

Variety:

Volga

A tall, creeping variety which is coarse and essentially nonpalatable to livestock. Provides a vigorous, permanent cover for sand dunes. (Released 1949, source of ecotype: Volga region, USSR)

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