Prairie Sandreed
Calamovilfa longifolia
Prairie Sandreed is a warm-season, perennial, sod forming grass that is native to much of North America. It grows 2 to 5 feet in height, with pale-green to straw-colored leaves and deep, fibrous roots. It is a valuable species for stabilizing dunes and blowout areas. Used for forage, pasture, hay, grazing, and site stabilization.
Lifespan: perennial
Season: warm
Uses: forage, pasture, dry sites, stabilizing sandy soil
Native or Introduced: Native
Annual Average Precipitation: 12 inches
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): 4 to 7
Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): n/a
Price: Based on Variety
Varieties:
| Variety: | Price: |
|---|---|
|
Bowman |
$ 27.00 per PLS lb |
|
Goshen Cert. |
$ 27.00 per PLS lb |
