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Spike Trisetum

Description

Spike Trisetum is a cool-season, native, perennial bunch grass.  It commonly occurs in meadows and near the treeline in conifer and aspen woods, and along streams.  It is found at elevations from 5,000 to 13,500 feet where annual precipitation is greater than 18 inches.  It is extremely cold and fire tolerant.   Spike trisetum has low nutrient requirements and is moderately tolerant of both acidic and alkaline soils.  It is a good soil builder and erosion control species, and provides important forage during the growing season and into late fall.

Details

Type

Cool Grass

Purpose

Erosion and Browse/Forage

Latin Name

Erosion and Browse/Forage

Zone

2, 3, and 4

Height

2″-20″

Cool/Warm

Cool

Sun/Shade Tolerance

2 – Both

Min. Precipitation

18″

Seeds Per Pound

2500000

Planting Rate

2 to 4 pls lbs/acre

Native/Introduced

Native

Annual/Perrenial

Perennial

Growth Pattern

Bunch

Additional Information

Variety Release Sheet

NA

USDA Sheet

NA

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