Description

Habitat	tallgrass prairie, coarse soils, foothills.
Soil	coarse to loamy	Sun	full sun – part shade
Annual Precipitation	16-48 inches	USDA Zones	4-9
Growth Season	warm	Growth Form	bunchgrass
Height	32-80 inches	Width	18-30 inches
Seeds per lb	191,000	Lbs per acre	6-12

Germination Information

No pretreatment necessary. Plant outside spring to midsummer to 1/4 inch deep and cover with a thin layer of mulch. Soil temperature should be above 50F to germinate. Keep soil moist until seed germinates, then reduce watering to a few times a week, keeping an eye out for wilting.

Cultivar Information

Pawnee was developed in Pawnee County Nebraska. Plants grow waist high or more, with deep green leaves and tall seed stalks. This variety is very hardy, with maximum growth in mid-summer and maturity reached in late summer. Typical of big bluestem of the central prairies. Improved seed yields and seed quality. Recommended in plant hardiness zones 5-6.

KAW a variety known for leafiness, vigor, drought tolerance, and disease resistance (source ID Kansas)

Kaw (pdf)

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