Previous scientific name(s): Trichachne californica
Formerly known as Trichachne californica. Warm season, very drought tolerant, perennial bunchgrass adapted to deep well-drained soils. Extremely palatable to livestock and very rarely found in pure stands. Will repeatedly go to seed when moisture is available. Its white cotton-like seed head is attractive, making this plant useful as an ornamental grass. Also useful for improving rangelands.
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Bunchgrass
Native or Introduced:Native
Season:Warm
ft.
Precipitation:5 in.
Marginal
Moderately Coarse:Best
Medium:Best
Moderately Fine:Average
Fine:Marginal
Not Adapted
Neutral:Best
Basic:Marginal
Seeding Rate:2 - 4 PLS lbs/Acre
3.20 lbs.
Seeds per Pound:980,000
Germination Time:Days
Yes
Planting Season:Spring Summer Fall
Adapted to a wide range of soils. Selected for vigorous growth, seed production, forage production, and ability to proliferate. Developed for revegetation projects in southern Arizona and southwest New Mexico. (Released 1999, source of ecotype: Pima County, Arizona)
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