Price range: $3.00 through $30.00
Indian Ricegrass
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 |
Germination Information
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.
Cultivar Information
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)
USDA Plant Guide (pdf)





