Turfgrass species: Tour: Common and Scientific name:
Weeping Alkaligrass - Puccinellia distans (L.) Parl.
Plant characteristics
| Growth Habit | bunch to weakly stoloniferous |
| Texture | fine |
| Density | poor |
| Color | dark to bluish green |
Useful identifying Characteristics
Uses
| Used in areas of high salt concentration, such as roadside shoulders. |
Other Characteristics
| Varieties | Fults |
| Seeding Rate |
Reproduction
| Life cycle | perennial (may be short-lived) |
| Propagation | seed |
| Seeds/lb |
Adaptation
| Sun/shade | sun |
| Soil | medium to fine texture, tolerant of alkaline conditions |
| Moisture | somewhat drought tolerant |
| Mowing height | 1 1/2" to 3" |
| Fertility | low |
Special Problems
| Cannot stand much traffic or intense culture |