A long-lived bunchgrass with dense roots that can grow to 8' deep; good for upland meadows where sight lines are important; used for erosion control on droughty sites; provides summer forage for livestock; a source of food and cover for wildlife; grows with open exposed surfaces that host ground nesting pollinators.

General Product Information:

Item Number: SCHSCO02
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Erosion Control & Revegetation, Grasses & Grass-like Species, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Characteristics: Purplish seedheads.
Habitat: Old fields, roadsides, riverside prairies, open woods, slopes, meadows.
Bloom Period: July to October
Foliage Color: Gray-green
Height: Up to 4.9 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 12 in
pH: 5.0 – 8.4

Indicator Regions (view map & key):

Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
Midwest: FACU
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU

Tolerances:

Shade: Full Sun
Drought: High
Salt: No

Seed Information:

Approximate seeds per lb: 241,000
Seeding Rate: Expect to apply about 8 lb per acre. When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 10.0% and not more than 67.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fluffy

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Price: $17.60/lb (PLS)