Hesperostipa comata


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Description

Habitat plains-montane, dry, coarse soils
Soil coarse to sandy loam Sun full sun
Annual Precipitation 5-20 inches USDA Zones 3-7
Growth Season cool Growth Form bunchgrass
Height 24-40 inches Width 12-18 inches
Seeds per lb 137,000 Lbs per acre 12-16

Germination Information

Scarify then 30-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall. plant to 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep.

Other Information

food for Lark Bunting, Lazuli Bunting, longspurs, Chipping Sparrow, chipmunks, ground squirrels, Grasshopper Mouse, deer, elk, sheep

 

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