Orchardgrass
Dactylis glomerata
Cool season, perennial bunch grass with shade tolerance
About Orchardgrass
Orchardgrass is a perennial cool season bunch grass that tolerates a wide range of soil and climatic conditions and has been utilized in most areas of the United States. It is shade tolerant, making it popular for use in orchards.
Uses include:
- In mixes for grazing
- In orchards as ground cover
- Erosion Control
If left to seed, plant becomes course and unpalatable. Best if spring seeded, but can be late-summer seeded.
Orchardgrass is included in our Conservation Mix, Cool Season Pasture Mix and High Elevation Pasture Mix.
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Product Details
| Height Range: | 36 - 48 inches |
| Seeding Rate: | Drilled: 8-10 Lbs./Ac | Broadcast: 1 Lb./2,700 sq ft |
| Seeds Per Pound: | 650,000 |
| Growing Season: | Warm Season |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Planting Season: | Spring Winter/Dormant |
| Target Solution: |
Drought Tolerant Sand Tolerant Shade Tolerant Full Sun Erosion Control High Elevation Quick Establishment Low Maintenance Deer Resistant Ideal for Birds Ideal for Bees All Purpose Solution |
| Use: |
Conservation Ground Cover & Erosion Control Landscape & Ornamental Revegetation Wildlife Habitat & Food Multi-Purpose Use |