Excellent old variety but susceptible to smut (Tilletia maclaganii). ‘Cave-In-Rock’ and ‘Blackwell’ are excellent varieties further west in lower humidity and higher summer temperatures. Flood tolerant but withstands droughty soils. Fine for CRP as it will not be harvested.
Excellent old variety but susceptible to smut (Tilletia maclaganii). 'Cave-In-Rock' and 'Blackwell' are excellent varieties further west in lower humidity and higher summer temperatures. Flood tolerant but withstands droughty soils. Fine for CRP as it will not be harvested.
Habitat:
Brackish marshes, riverside prairies, open woods, prairies.
