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Sand Dropseed

Description

Sand Dropseed is a warm-season, native, perennial bunch grass that grows best on coarse, sandy to gravelly soils at elevations up to 8,000 feet. Sand dropseed ranges from southern Canada to northern Mexico and is very drought tolerant, able to persist with as little as 5 inches annual precipitation. It produces abundant forage that is palatable and nutritious for all livestock, but forage quality declines rapidly after maturity. Sand dropseed is valuable in protecting sandy soil from wind erosion.

Details

Type

Warm Grass

Purpose

Pasture, Erosion, and Browse/Forage

Latin Name

Pasture, Erosion, and Browse/Forage

Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8

Height

2 to 3 feet

Cool/Warm

Warm

Sun/Shade Tolerance

1 – Very Sunny

Min. Precipitation

5″ annually

Seeds Per Pound

5300000

Planting Rate

1-2 lbs/acre

Native/Introduced

Native

Annual/Perrenial

Perennial

Growth Pattern

Bunch

Additional Information

Variety Release Sheet

USDA Sheet

http://www.southwestseed.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sand-Dropseed-Plant-Guide.pdf

Questions?

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