Previous scientific name(s): Andropogon chrysocomus, Andropogon furcatus, Andropogon gerardii var. chrysocomus, Andropogon provincialis
Warm season, tall, rhizomatous bunchy sod former occurs on a wide range of sites but thrives on well-drained soils. Moderately acid and saline tolerant and can withstand periodic flooding and high water tables. Primary species of tallgrass prairie. Excellent palatability and highly productive.
Contact Our Experts25 in. or taller
Bunchgrass Sodformer
Native or Introduced:Native
Season:Warm
ft.
Precipitation:12 in.
Not Adapted
Moderately Coarse:Average
Medium:Best
Moderately Fine:Best
Fine:Average
Marginal
Neutral:Best
Basic:Average
Seeding Rate:6 - 11 PLS lbs/Acre
15.00 lbs.
Seeds per Pound:130,000
Germination Time:Days
Yes
Planting Season:Summer
A tall variety producing long, dark green leaves. Superior forage yield compared to other strains. (Released 1963, source of ecotype: Pawnee county, NE)
High yielding, late maturing, resists lodging and rust. (Released 1983, source of ecotype: Moorhead, IA)
Leafy, highly productive, with light green to glaucous gray foliage. Plants perform well on both sandy and fine textured soils. Early maturing. (Released 1963, source of ecotype: Nebraska and Iowa)
A northern variety that is earlier to flower than any other cultivar. Good leafiness, high plant vigor, high seed yields and good winter hardiness. Tends to be shorter than other varieties. (Released 1989, source of ecotype: Oliver county, ND)
High yielding, medium-late in maturing. A strong seed producer with some resistance to rust. (Released 1950, source of ecotype: Flinthills, KS)
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