| Characteristics Table | |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Bunchgrass |
| Flood Tolerance | Fair |
| Drought Tolerance | Excellent |
| Salt Tolerance | Poor |
| Soil PH | Neutral to Basic |
| Soil Type | Medium to Fine |
| Approx. Seeds/lb | 180,000 |
| Canopy Mature Height | 50-120 cm |
Green Needlegrass
Nassella viridula, native
- Found in open meadows, foothills grasslands and parkland areas
- In the Prairies, found where topsoil is deeper and richer, on heavy clays or sometimes on sandy soil with a high water table
- Good soil stabilizer (2-3m of roots)
- Moderately resistant to grazing
- Excellent seedling vigour
- Tall, slender bunchgrassCool season perennial that starts growth in late April
