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Native east of the Rocky Mountains; adapted to similar regions; grows to 2'; gray-green basal leaves; well adapted to loamy soils, not as well suited in sands and clays, commonly found in alkaline soils; extremely drought tolerant; poor compatibility in mixtures due to weak seedling vigor; no rhizomes or stolons but appears to be sod forming under heavy grazing.
Drill seeded to 1-4” – 1/2” deep at 1–3 pounds PLS/acre to establish 1–3 plants/square foot (50–100% more seed if broadcast seeding). 825,000 seeds/pound.
Germination in 28 days, late spring.
Varieties
Hachita – grows to 3', selection from New Mexico sites
Lovington – improved seedling vigor, adapted to New Mexico
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