Description

Habitat	plains-montane, dry slopes, loose or sandy soil
Soil	coarse-loamy	Sun	full sun
Annual Precipitation	6-20 inches	USDA Zones	3-7
Growth Season	cool	Growth Form	bunchgrass
Height	8-24 inches	Width	8-24 inches
Seeds per lb	141,000	Lbs per acre	8-14

Cool moist stratification for 30-45 days, or plant outside in the fall to 1/4 inch deep. May take 2-3 years to germinate.

Rimrock (pdf) – high protein seed selected for higher seed retention and less shatter (source ID Billings, MT)

Nezpar (pdf) – selected for low dormancy, erect growth, and more leaves (source ID south of White Bird, ID)

Paloma (pdf) – very drought tolerant and long lived (source ID west of Pueblo CO)

White River (pdf) – (source ID White River National Forest)

Western Native Seed