Little Bluestem

Scientific Name: Schizachyrium scoparium (Michx.) Nash

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Schizachyrium Nees/ Schizachyrium scoparium (Michx.) Nash

Little Bluestem
General Information
Usda SymbolSCSC
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsSCSC

Plant Guide

Description

General: Little bluestem is a tufted (sometimes with short rhizomes), warm season (C4), perennial grass broadly distributed and native to the U,S, and Canada, Because of this broad distribution, little bluestem exhibits significant ecotypic variation, Plants vary in height, color, length of leaves, flowering, and clump diameter (USDA, 1983; Uchytil, 1989), It grows from 1 to 3 feet tall with culms slightly flattened, The blades are folded, sometimes rolled inward, and smooth to hairy, They are 2 to 12 inches long, 1,5-6 mm wide, pointed with sheaths keeled and usually smooth, The ligule is a fringed membrane 0, Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Little Bluestem.,5-2,5 mm long, The culms terminate in a single raceme 1-3 inches long, The pediceled spikelets are 3-6 mm long with pedicels flattened, The awns of the fertile lemmas are 9-16 mm long, bent and twisted, The anthers are 2-4 mm long (Sedivec and Barker, 1997), Seed averages 225,000 to 250,000 bearded seeds per pound (Uchytil, 1989), Distribution: Little bluestem is found throughout the lower provinces of Canada and all states of the U,S,, except Nevada and Washington, For current distribution, please consult the Plant Profile page for this species on the PLANTS website, Habitat: This midgrass is a tallgrass prairie increaser and mixed prairie decreaser, Little bluestem typically occurs on dry upland sites, especially on ridges, hilltops, and steep slopes, It also occurs on limey sub-irrigated sites and in prairie fens, It is found in areas receiving 10 to 60 inches of mean annual precipitation and plant hardiness zones 3 to 9,

Adaptation

Little bluestem is adapted to soils ranging from sandy to clay-loam in texture. It begins growth in late spring after cool-season species have already developed (Uchytil, 1989). It has been observed that little bluestem phenology follows a well-defined pattern. Periods of active growth as well as stage of maturity are directly related to the length of the growing season (Miller, 1967; USDA, 1983).

Uses

Pasture/rangeland/prairie restoration: This species provides fair to good forage while young. It is rated fair for cattle and horses but is usually too coarse for sheep and goats. Ungrazed little bluestem plants with seed stalks often give the false impression of non-use for the plant community; however, shorter plants within a population have usually been grazed quite extensively. Crude protein is 12 to 14 percent in May, dropping off considerably in July through September to less than 4 percent (Sedivec and Barker, 1997). Little bluestem has been used extensively in prairie restoration projects primarily because of its adaptation to a diversity of sites, drought tolerance, growth habit, and wildlife appeal. Erosion control: Little bluestem has moderate drought tolerance and broad adaptation to diverse sites. It can form mats from short rhizomes on wetter sites although this species is usually thought of as a bunchgrass (clumps) on dry, upland sites. It is deep-rooted, and somewhat slow to establish from seed. Wildlife: Little bluestem is one of the best grasses for nesting and roosting habitat. The clump type of growth habit and many fine leaves at the base provide excellent nesting sites. The seeds are consumed by small mammals and birds, including upland Natural Resources Conservation Service Plant Guide Little bluestem plant game birds, rosy finches and juncos, as well as chipping, field, and tree sparrows. The seeds are of high value especially as a food source for birds that spend the winter on grasslands, such as prairie chickens and sharp-tailed grouse (Jones, 1963). Meadowlarks nest in areas where little bluestem grows. The dusky skipper butterfly caterpillars overwinter in tube tents above the base of the clumps (Knopf et al., 1997). Landscaping: Little bluestem is becoming more popular for home landscaping because it is a colorful and easy-care addition. New varieties are being developed that don’t lodge (falling over at the base) and are more disease resistant. New growth can be bluish, maturing to a reddish-gold color. The seed develops to a fluffy silver-white. The plumes are showy when seed has matured which adds interest to a cut arrangement. Frost accents the plants and the reddish tint provides color during the winter (Mahr, 2007). This is a prairie grass for the garden that is truly exceptional in mass plantings. Use in full sun.

Ethnobotany

Some tribes used little bluestem switches in ceremonial sweat lodges. The Lakota word means “small red grass”. Dried leaves and stems were rubbed into soft fiber for moccasin lining and insulation (Johnson and Larson, 1999).

Status

This plant may become weedy or invasive in some regions or habitats and may displace desirable vegetation if not properly managed. Please consult with your local NRCS Field Office, Cooperative Extension Service office, state natural resource, or state agriculture department regarding its status and use. Please consult the PLANTS website (http://plants.usda.gov/) and your state’s Department of Natural Resources for this plant’s current status (e.g., threatened or endangered species, state noxious status, and wetland indicator values).

Planting Guidelines

Seedbed preparation should begin well in advance of planting. Establish a clean, weed-free seedbed by either tillage or herbicides. Prior to planting, the site should be firm and have accumulated soil moisture. Soil analysis should be performed prior to planting to determine necessary fertilizer applications. Little bluestem plantings should be scheduled during the spring at a rate of 3.4 - 4.5-pound pure live seed (PLS) per acre using a drill or broadcast seeder. If broadcast seeded, some type of additional coverage such as culti-packing or light dragging is recommended to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Seed should be planted ⅛ to ¼ inch deep. It is better to plant too shallow than too deep.

Management

Little bluestem begins growth later in the spring after the cool-season species have already developed. It tolerates glyphosate when dormant, and other herbicides as labeled for grasses. Weed control can be accomplished by mowing, especially the first year when the planted grass is short. It is minimally affected by fire if burned dormant and changes little in frequency of occurrence due to fire. Little bluestem is relatively resistant to fire under moist conditions. The growing points (apical meristem) are slightly more than an inch above the soil surface (Uchytil, 1989). Little bluestem in the immature growth phase is considered a nutritional, palatable grass for all classes of livestock in June and early July in studies in North and South Dakota. Palatability is lower than many other native warm-season grasses, especially when seed stalks are present. Proper grazing management is critical to improve grazing efficiency. Little bluestem is an increaser under season long grazing systems. Higher stock densities such as rotational grazing systems will achieve greater use of more plants. Recommended stubble height of 3 to 4 inches is required to assure stand longevity. Although not usually recommended for hay production, little bluestem can make fair to good hay when part of a native hayland mixture (Sedivec et al., 2008). It is a popular species to include in prairie restoration seedings because of its wide adaptation and high wildlife value. Plants will sometimes die from the center out in the clump if the plants become too dry. Burning at the opportune time can help to reduce the population of cool season competing vegetation, as well as woody species.

Pests and Potential Problems

A leaf spot disease was found to be widespread in a little bluestem nursery established at Mandan, North Dakota, from plants collected in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota.Phyllosticta andropogonivora was consistently isolated from leaves showing leaf spot symptoms. The fungus was also isolated from native prairie plants. The fungus was pathogenic to little bluestem, big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), and sand bluestem (Andropogon halli) (Krupinsky and Tober, 1990).

Environmental Concerns

Concerns

Concerns

This grass is primarily a bunchgrass that will spread some by seed. The seed is light and fluffy, and it will move to adjacent areas. Bare soil may allow seed to germinate, but it is usually not a problem. Random plants in a natural landscape are usually not considered undesirable because it is a native species.

Control

http://plants.usda.gov/ Please contact your local agricultural extension specialist or county weed specialist to learn what works best in your area and how to use it safely. Always read label and safety instructions for each control method. Trade names and control measures appear in this document only to provide specific information. USDA NRCS does not guarantee or warranty the products and control methods named, and other products may be equally effective.

Seeds and Plant Production

Plant Production

Plant Production

Seed into a firm seedbed in early spring for best results. Seed as a solid stand (8 inches or less row spacing) at approximately 3.4-4.5 lb/acre or 30 seeds per linear foot of row, or 2.5 lb/acre for 24-inch rows. Glyphosate may be used for weed control immediately after seeding to kill everything green and growing. Other herbicide weed control options are also available. Consult with the local extension service or Land Grant University for assistance with recommendations on herbicides and application rate. Always read and follow the label directions when applying herbicides. Mention of a trademark or proprietary product does not constitute a guarantee or warranty of the product by the U.S. government and does not imply its approval to the exclusion of other products that may also be suitable. Seed is best harvested from the plant using a commercial stripper at 600 to 800 rpm at the hard dough or mature seed stage. This is because of the light, fluffy seed, and the uneven maturity. Straight combining is another method of harvest when most of the seed has matured. Average dockage of combined seed is 60 percent. Seed should be air dried for a couple of days. Seed for the bin should be dried to 12 percent or less, and sacked seed should be 15 percent or less. Average yield is 200 to 300 lb/acre irrigated and 75 to 150 lb/acre dryland. Processing the seed is fairly difficult because of the fuzziness of individual spikelets. It should be debearded first. A hammermill works well with a 3/16-inch screen at 550 rpm, and then a debearder at 200 rpm for 45 to 60 minutes. Scalping or final cleaning may be done using a 4-screen fanning mill. Post-harvest management requires rotary mowing, rototilling, or cultivating between rows in the fall or spring; or burning on a regular basis in early spring (Smith et al., 1989). Plants may be grown in the greenhouse using standard greenhouse procedures. Deeper containers (4 inches or more) are recommended because perennial grasses develop extensive root systems. A critical factor in growing little bluestem is day length. A study in North Dakota required 18 hours of artificial light each day for continued growth of seedling little bluestem plants (USDA, 1983) during the winter months. Cultivars, Improved, and Selected Materials (and area of origin) ‘Ahring’ 2021 OK Coastal Plains Germplasm 2016 TX STN-176 Germplasm* 2015 TX STN-461 Germplasm* 2015 TX Ozark Germplasm 2010 MO Suther Germplasm 2008 NC Prairie View Indiana Germplasm 2005 IN OK Select Germplasm 2003 OK Spirit Ecovar (Canada) 2003 SK,MB Southlow Michigan Germplasm 2001 MI Itasca Germplasm 2001 ND,SD,MN Taylor Ecovar (Canada) 2000 MB,SK Southern Iowa Germplasm 1999 IA Northern Iowa Germplasm 1999 IA Northern Missouri Germplasm 1999 IA Central Iowa Germplasm 1997 IA Badlands Ecotype 1996 ND,SD ‘Cimmaron’ 1979 KS,OK ‘Camper’ 1973 NE,KS ‘Blaze’ 1967 NE,KS ‘Aldous’ 1966 KS ‘Pastura’ 1964 NM Cultivars should be selected based on the local climate, resistance to local pests, and intended use. Consult with your local land grant university, local extension or local USDA NRCS office for recommendations on adapted cultivars for use in your area.

Literature Cited

Johnson, J. and G. Larson. 1999. Grassland plants of South Dakota and the Northern Great Plains. South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD. Jones, R. 1963. Identification and analysis of lesser and greater prairie chicken habitat J. Wildl. Manage. 27:757-778. Knopf, J., S. Wasowski, J. Boring, G. Keator, J. Scott, E. Glasener. 1997. A guide to natural gardening. Fog City Press, San Francisco, CA. Krupinsky, J. and D. Tober. 1990. Leaf spot disease of little bluestem, big bluestem, and sand bluestem caused by Phyllosticta andropogonivora. Plant Dis. 74(6):442-445. Mahr S. 2007. Little bluestem. Hort. Newsletter, Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. Miller, R. 1967. Ecotypic variation in Andropogon scoparious and Bouteloua gracilis. Fort Collins, Colorado State University, dissertation. Abstract. Sedivec, K. and W. Barker. 1997. Selected North Dakota and Minnesota range plants. EB-69, NDSU Extension Service, Fargo, ND. Sedivec, K., D. Tober, W. Duckwitz, D. Dewald, J. Printz, and D. Craig. 2008. Grasses for the northern plains: growth patterns, forage characteristics, and wildlife values, vol. II – warm-season. USDA-NRCS, Bismarck, ND and NDSU, Fargo, ND. Smith R. and S. Smith (Ed.). 1989. Native grass seed production manual. Ducks Unlimited Canada, Oak Hammock Marsh, MB, Canada Uchytil, R. 1989. Wildlife, Animals, and Plants Schizachyrium scoparium. [Online]. (http://reference.allrefer.com/wildlife-plants-animals/plants/graminoid/schsco/all.html). USDA-SCS. 1983. Part 1, Annual Technical Report, USDA-SCS Plant Materials Center, Bismarck, ND. Citation Tober, D. and N. Jensen. 2013. Plant guide for little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium). USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Plant Materials Center, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501. Published: May 2013; Edited: May 2016; 12Aug2021 cbc For more information about this and other plants, please contact your local NRCS field office or Conservation District at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ and visit the PLANTS website at http://plants.usda.gov/ or the Plant Materials Program website at http://plant-materials.nrcs.usda.gov. PLANTS is not responsible for the content or availability of other websites. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fertility RequirementLow
Fertility RequirementLow
Drought ToleranceHigh
Drought ToleranceHigh
Drought ToleranceHigh
Drought ToleranceHigh
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Drought ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum95
Frost Free Days, Minimum150
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Frost Free Days, Minimum110
Frost Free Days, Minimum110
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Fire ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Fire ToleranceMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fertility RequirementLow
Fertility RequirementLow
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Salinity ToleranceNone
Salinity ToleranceNone
Salinity ToleranceNone
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Salinity ToleranceNone
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Precipitation, Minimum18
Precipitation, Minimum16
Precipitation, Minimum16
Precipitation, Minimum16
Precipitation, Minimum12
Precipitation, Minimum12
Precipitation, Minimum12
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-23
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Hedge ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Salinity ToleranceNone
Salinity ToleranceNone
Salinity ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.4
pH, Maximum8.4
pH, Maximum8.4
Moisture UseLow
Moisture UseLow
Moisture UseLow
Moisture UseLow
Moisture UseLow
Precipitation, Maximum45
Moisture UseLow
Hedge ToleranceNone
Hedge ToleranceNone
Hedge ToleranceNone
Hedge ToleranceNone
Hedge ToleranceNone
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum8.4
pH, Maximum8.4
Precipitation, Maximum45
Precipitation, Maximum45
Precipitation, Maximum45
Precipitation, Maximum40
Precipitation, Maximum40
Precipitation, Maximum30
pH, Minimum5.6
pH, Minimum5.5
pH, Minimum5.5
pH, Minimum5.2
pH, Minimum5.0
pH, Minimum5.0
pH, Maximum8.4
pH, Maximum8.4
pH, Minimum5.6


Morphology/Physiology

Shape and OrientationErect
Shape and OrientationErect
Shape and OrientationErect
Shape and OrientationErect
Resprout AbilityNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Shape and OrientationErect
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicityNone
ToxicityNone
ToxicityNone
ToxicityNone
ToxicityNone
ToxicityNone
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Fire ResistantNo
Fire ResistantNo
Fire ResistantNo
Fire ResistantNo
Fire ResistantNo
Fire ResistantNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Fall ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Flower ConspicuousNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
BloatNone
BloatNone
BloatNone
BloatNone
BloatNone
After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
BloatNone
After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
Resprout AbilityNo
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Coppice PotentialNo
Coppice PotentialNo
Coppice PotentialNo
Coppice PotentialNo
Coppice PotentialNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Coppice PotentialNo
C:N RatioMedium
C:N RatioMedium
C:N RatioMedium
C:N RatioMedium
C:N RatioMedium
C:N RatioMedium
C:N RatioMedium
BloatNone
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Known AllelopathNo
LifespanLong
Known AllelopathNo
Known AllelopathNo
Known AllelopathNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.5
Height, Mature (feet)3.5
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Nitrogen FixationNone
Nitrogen FixationNone
Nitrogen FixationNone
Nitrogen FixationNone
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Low Growing GrassNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
LifespanLong
LifespanLong
LifespanLong
LifespanLong
LifespanLong
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Foliage TextureMedium
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Foliage TextureMedium
Foliage TextureMedium
Foliage TextureMedium
Foliage TextureMedium
Foliage TextureMedium
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth RateModerate
Growth RateModerate
Growth RateModerate
Growth RateModerate
Growth RateModerate
Growth RateModerate
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormBunch
Growth FormBunch
Growth FormBunch
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormBunch
Growth FormBunch
Growth FormBunch
Growth FormBunch


Reproduction

Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SodNo
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seedling VigorLow
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Small GrainNo
Small GrainNo
Small GrainNo
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound240670
Seed per Pound240670
Seed per Pound240670
Seed per Pound240670
Seed per Pound240670
Seed per Pound255000
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound240670
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seedling VigorHigh
Seedling VigorLow
Seedling VigorLow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Bloom PeriodFall
Bloom PeriodLate Summer
Bloom PeriodLate Summer
Bloom PeriodLate Summer
Bloom PeriodLate Summer
Bloom PeriodSummer
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CormNo
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CormNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo


Suitability/Use

Palatable HumanNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable HumanNo
Post ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Pulpwood ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialMedium
Protein PotentialMedium
Protein PotentialMedium
Protein PotentialMedium
Protein PotentialMedium
Protein PotentialMedium
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductYes
Fodder ProductYes
Fodder ProductYes
Fodder ProductYes
Fodder ProductYes
Fodder ProductYes
Fodder ProductYes
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Naval Store ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo

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