Turfgrass species: Tour: Common and Scientific name:
Orchardgrass - Dactylis glomerata L.
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Plant characteristics
| Growth Habit | bunch-type |
| Texture | coarse |
| Density | low |
| Color | bluish-green |
Useful identifying Characteristics
| bunch-type growth habit; folded vernation; compressed leaf sheath; long membranous ligule |
Uses
| Used primarily for hay or pastures; occasionally used in roadsides or other low-maintenance turf areas; usually thought a weed in turf. |
Other Characteristics
| Varieties | - |
| Seeding Rate | 1/6 to 1/3 lb per 1000 sq.ft. (for pasture use) |
Reproduction
| Life cycle | perennial |
| Propagation | seed |
| Seeds/lb | 600,000 |
Adaptation
| Sun/shade | sun to moderate shade |
| Soil | will tolerate wide range of soil types; medium fertility with moisture is best |
| Moisture | fairly drought tolerant |
| Mowing height | 2" or higher |
| Fertility | responds to N fertility |
Special Problems
| Poor low temperature tolerance; poor wear tolerance. |