Dactylis glomerata, Potomac

Orchardgrass, Potomac

Cool season bunchgrass with a dense root system; reliable grass for many grazing programs; provides excellent livestock forage.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Orchardgrass, Potomac

• Species Type:

  Naturalized

• Product Categories:

  Forage & Pasture Sites, Grasses & Grass-like Species

• Habitat:

  Open fields, meadows, roadsides with well-drained medium-textured soils.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  Spring/Fall

• Typical Height:

  4.1 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  12 in

• pH:

  5.0 – 7.5

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACU

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Shade

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  Low

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  427,000

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fluffy

Included in mixes

• Multi-Purpose Mix