Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata)
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Dactylis glomerata is a late spring/early summer flowering cool season grass with a common name, Orchard Grass. It is a naturalized perennial growing in full sun and tolerating some part shade. It does best in dry to medium soil moisture sites. It is an exceptionally good livestock forage grass.
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata) |
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| Bloom Season | Cool Season |
| Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
| Soil texture | Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
| Status | Introduced |
| Wetland status | FACU |
| pH | Acidic;Neutral |
| pH Values | 5.0/7.5 |
| Average height | 2-3ft |
| USDA Zones | 4a;4b;5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b; |
| RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
| Planting rate/Acre | 8-12 |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 427000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 26688 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 1125 |
| Product Benefits | Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Nesting;Quality Forage;Erosion Control; |
