| Characteristics Table | |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Rhizomatous |
| Flood Tolerance | Good |
| Drought Tolerance | Fair |
| Salt Tolerance | Excellent |
| Soil PH | Basic to Neutral |
| Soil Type | Moderately Fine to Medium |
| Approx. Seeds/lb | 2,700,000 |
| Canopy Mature Height | 30-90 cm |
Nuttall’s Alkaligrass
Puccinellia nuttalliana, native
- Palatable early in the season
- Good forage value with early season nutrient content
- Blue-green leaves
- Generally fairly easy to establish
- Slow growing
- Small yellow flowers
- Can withstand partial shade
- Does not tolerate heavy grazing
- Native to North America
