| Characteristics Table | |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Bunchgrass |
| Flood Tolerance | Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Poor |
| Salt Tolerance | Excellent |
| Soil PH | Neutral to Acidic |
| Soil Type | Medium to Moderately Fine |
| Approx. Seeds/lb | 1,150,000 |
| Canopy Mature Height | 20-90 cm |
Sloughgrass
Beckmannia syzigachne, native
- Cool season annual or short-lived perennial
- Lower protein content in the leaves compared to upland grasses
- Makes palatable, moderately nutritious but light hay
- Early successional species in wetlands
- Able to reseed itself easily
- Very unique spikelet shape and arrangement
- Also grows on upland sites with good soil and moisture conditions
