Green Needlegrass
Nassella viridula
Green Needlegrass is a perennial, native, long-lived, cool-season bunch grass. It grows 1.5 to 4 feet tall, with abundant, glossy bright green basal leaves and a deep, fibrous root system. One of the few native, cool season grasses with a wide range of soil adaptation, especially tolerant of heavy clays. Used for pasture, forage, hay, and site stabilization.
Lifespan: perennial
Season: cool
Uses: forage, pasture, hay, disturbed lands
Native or Introduced: Native
Annual Average Precipitation: 16 inches
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): 5 to 10
Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): n/a
Price: Based on Variety
Varieties:
| Variety: | Price: |
|---|---|
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Lodorm Cert. |
$7.50 per PLS lb |
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Chucaras SC |
$ 11.00 per PLS lb |
