Trisetum spicatum (L.) K. Richt. ssp. molle (Kunth) Hultén

Scientific Name: Trisetum spicatum (L.) K. Richt. ssp. molle (Kunth) Hultén

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Trisetum Pers./ Trisetum spicatum (L.) K. Richt. ssp. molle (Kunth) Hultén

<i>Trisetum spicatum</i> (L.) K. Richt. ssp. molle (Kunth) Hultén

Trisetum spicatum (L.) K. Richt. ssp. molle (Kunth) Hultén

General Information
Usda Symbol	TRSPM3
Group	Monocot
Life Cycle	Perennial
Growth Habits	Graminoid
Native Locations	TRSPM3

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Trisetum spicatum (L.) K. Richt. ssp. molle (Kunth) Hultén is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)	-38
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils	No
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils	Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils	No
Anaerobic Tolerance	None
CaCO3 Tolerance	Low
Cold Stratification Required	No
Drought Tolerance	Medium
Fertility Requirement	Low
Fire Tolerance	High
Frost Free Days, Minimum	90
Hedge Tolerance	None
Moisture Use	Medium
pH, Maximum	7.5
pH, Minimum	4.9
Precipitation, Maximum	50
Precipitation, Minimum	12
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)	12
Salinity Tolerance	Low
Shade Tolerance	Intermediate

Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth Rate	Slow
Toxicity	None
Shape and Orientation	Erect
Nitrogen Fixation	None
Resprout Ability	No
Active Growth Period	Spring and Summer
Bloat	None
C:N Ratio	Medium
Coppice Potential	No
Fall Conspicuous	No
Fire Resistant	No
Flower Color	Yellow
Flower Conspicuous	No
Foliage Color	Green
Foliage Porosity Summer	Moderate
Foliage Texture	Medium
Low Growing Grass	No
Lifespan	Short
Leaf Retention	No
Known Allelopath	No
Height, Mature (feet)	1.9
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Form	Bunch
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous	No
Fruit/Seed Color	Brown
Foliage Porosity Winter	Porous

Reproduction

Vegetative Spread Rate	None
Small Grain	No
Seedling Vigor	Medium
Seed Spread Rate	Slow
Seed per Pound	2500000
Fruit/Seed Persistence	No
Propagated by Tubers	No
Propagated by Sprigs	No
Propagated by Sod	No
Propagated by Seed	Yes
Propagated by Corm	No
Propagated by Container	No
Propagated by Bulb	No
Propagated by Bare Root	No
Fruit/Seed Period End	Fall
Fruit/Seed Period Begin	Summer
Fruit/Seed Abundance	Low
Commercial Availability	Routinely Available
Bloom Period	Indeterminate
Propagated by Cuttings	No

Suitability/Use

Veneer Product	No
Pulpwood Product	No
Protein Potential	Medium
Post Product	No
Palatable Human	No
Palatable Graze Animal	High
Palatable Browse Animal	High
Nursery Stock Product	No
Naval Store Product	No
Lumber Product	No
Fodder Product	Yes
Christmas Tree Product	No
Berry/Nut/Seed Product	No

Trisetum spicatum (L.) K. Richt. ssp. molle (Kunth) Hultén
Trisetum spicatum (L.) K. Richt. ssp. molle (Kunth) Hultén