Varieties Available

CHEYENNE

LOMETA

INDIANGRASS

(Sorghastrum nutans)

Indiangrass is a long-lived, warm-season, tall native bunchgrass. Its adapted throughout the United States in most soil types from heavy clays to coarse sands. Indiangrass spreads by seed. Individual plants increase in size to large, dense bunches of underground rhizomes. Normally it is not found as a dominant species, but it is considered a valuable grass and should be used in reseeding on range sites.

Indiangrass provides excellent forage for livestock and wildlife and good cover for deer and gamebirds. It is often used in pure stands for hay and grazing as well as in native pasture blends. Indiangrass seed is chaffy and should be planted between 1/4 to 1/2 in. deep. Usually Indiangrass is seeded with the species with which it occurs naturally. Best seedling stands have been obtained where plantings were made on a clean-tilled, firm, well-prepared seedbed.

General Characteristics

CHEYENNE

A fine-leafed variety recommended for most of the Great Plains and the eastern states. Cheyenne is adapted to most soil types and where precipitation is at least 16 inches per year . Because of its extensive deep root system, it does well even in drought conditions. This variety is a good forage and seed producer and is highly recommended for range, pastures and for wildlife cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LOMETA

Lometa is adapted to most soils in Texas, in areas where normal precipitation of at least 25 inches per year. Areas west of this should either be irrigated or receive additional water from runoff or overflow. Flowering occurs approximately 2 to 4 weeks later than other indiangrass selections presently available, thus extending quality grazing over a longer period. Due to its poor seed production it is more expensive and rarely available.

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