Orchardgrass

Dactylis glomerata
Cool season, perennial bunch grass with shade tolerance

About Orchardgrass

Orchardgrass is a perennial cool season bunch grass that tolerates a wide range of soil and climatic conditions and has been utilized in most areas of the United States. It is shade tolerant, making it popular for use in orchards.

Uses include:

  • In mixes for grazing
  • In orchards as ground cover
  • Erosion Control

If left to seed, plant becomes course and unpalatable. Best if spring seeded, but can be late-summer seeded.

Orchardgrass is included in our Conservation MixCool Season Pasture Mix and High Elevation Pasture Mix.

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Product Details

Height Range: 36 - 48 inches
Seeding Rate: Drilled: 8-10 Lbs./Ac | Broadcast: 1 Lb./2,700 sq ft
Seeds Per Pound: 650000
Growing Season Cool Season
Lifespan Perennial
Type Bunch-type
Planting Season Early Spring
Spring
Summer
Target Solution Erosion Control
Use Forage
Ground Cover & Erosion Control