Indian Ricegrass
Achnatherum hymenoides
Indian Ricegrass is a cool-season perennial bunch grass that is native to semiarid areas of western North America, from Sonora, Mexico to Yukon Territory, Canada. It grows 1 to 2.5 feet tall, with numerous elongated leaves, and a panicle-type seed head. It is one of the most drought-tolerant grass species, and thrives on sandy soil, as well as being a common pioneering species on sandstone or shale parent material. Used for forage and site stabilization on marginal or sandy sites.
Lifespan: perennial
Season: cool
Uses: orage, pasture, dry sites, stabilizing sandy soil, mine tailings
Native or Introduced: Native
Annual Average Precipitation: 8 inches
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): 5 to 10
Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): n/a
Price: $ 45.00 per PLS lb
Varieties:
| Variety: | Price: |
|---|---|
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Nezpar Cert. |
$ 45.00 per PLS lb |
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Paloma Cert. |
$ 45.00 per PLS lb |
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Rimrock Cert. |
$ 45.00 per PLS lb |
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White River |
$ 45.00 per PLS lb |
