Pubescent Wheatgrass

Long-lived, cool-season grass with short creeping rhizomes and a deep feeding root system
Remains green during the summer with adequate moisture
Versatility to use in hay, pasture, or erosion control applications
More drought tolerant and winter hardy than intermediate wheatgrass

Characteristics
Variety	Pubescent Wheatgrass
Use	Hay & Pasture
Root Habit	Slow Sod Forming
Plant Type	Elongating
Preferred Growing Conditions	Widely adapted; prefers well drained soils with adequate moisture
Production Period	Spring – Summer
Key Features	Widely adapted Moderately tolerant to salinity Good in mixtures with alfalfa
Limitations	Short-lived under intensive grazing
Approx. Seeds/lb	80,000
Seeding Rate lb/acre	16-22

Preparing for seeding in an uncertain climate