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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
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| Characteristics Table |
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| 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 |
