Arrhenatherum elatius ssp. elatius
Tall Oatgrass, ‘Ruffner’
A bunchgrass with a pronounced cool season growth habit; used for forage and and as a cover crop; good into Canada; highly palatable for whitetail deer throughout late fall and early winter.
General Product Information:
Item Number: ARRELA01
Species Type: Naturalized
Product Categories:
Erosion Control & Revegetation, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Catalog Category Override
Habitat: Roadsides, fields, waste ground; persists in shallow, moderately infertile soils.
Bloom Period: Early summer
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 6.5 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 14 in
pH: 5.0 – 7.0
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
Midwest: FACU
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
Tolerances:
Shade: Moderate
Drought: Moderate
Salt: Moderate
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 189,000
Seeding Rate: Please contact customer service for seeding rate information.
