Previous scientific name(s): Andropogon nutans, Sorghastrum avenaceum
Tall, warm season, perennial bunching sod former adapted to most soil textures where moisture is adequate. Tolerant of imperfectly drained soils. Provides excellent forage for livestock and wildlife and good cover for birds and small mammals. Often used to improve pasture and haylands.
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Sodformer
Native or Introduced:Native
Season:Warm
ft.
Precipitation:12 in. - Wetland adapted
Average
Moderately Coarse:Best
Medium:Best
Moderately Fine:Best
Fine:Marginal
Average
Neutral:Best
Basic:Marginal
Seeding Rate:5 - 10 PLS lbs/Acre
14.80 lbs.
Seeds per Pound:170,000
Germination Time:Days
Yes
Planting Season:Spring
Moderately early-maturing, superior in leafiness and yield to late-maturing strains. Holt is well suited for revegetation throughout NE and surrounding states. (Released 1960, source of ecotype: Holt County, NE)
Good forage and seed producer, adapted for range and pasture in OK and TX. (Released 1945, source of ecotype: Supply, OK)
Nebraska 54
Osage
Early maturity and superior winter hardiness and persistence. One of the best forage producers at northern latitudes. High seed yield. (Released 1988, source of ecotype: ND and SD)
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