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Sandberg Bluegrass

(Poa secunda)

Cool Season Species
Growth Form bunchgrass
Origin Native
Inflorescence panicles yellow, short, narrow, compact
Ligules sharply pointed, membranous (2-4 mm)

Native to western North America, from Rocky Mountains south to southern California; small densely tufted, grows to 16”; well adapted to most soil textures, especially shallow, rocky and droughty soils; well suited for moderately saline, alkaline and acidic soils; local seed sources provide best adapted seed, avoid using seed grown outside the area to be planted.

Drill seeded to 1/4” – 1/2” deep at 3–5 pounds PLS/acre (use 50–100% more seed if broadcast seeding). 925,000 seeds/pound.

Germination in 28 days, weak seedling vigor, plant fall or spring.

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