Orchardgrass
Orchardgrass is a cool-season, tall growning, bunch grass. It can tolerate shade and drought and still manages to stay very productive. This grass is fast growning and can produce 2 1/2 to 4 tons of forage per acre.
We sell many different varieties of Orchardgrass depending on what our inventory holds.
- Common Name: Orchardgrass
- Latin Name: Dactylis glomerata
- Type: Forage Grass
- Cycle: Perennial
- Seeding Rate: 6
*Planting and Bloom Season. Please remember that Planting and Bloom seasons will differ for each variety depending on the location and climate conditions where they are being planted. Please refer to the USDA Plant Hardiness Map provided in our FAQ section for specifics on how to determine the best time of year to plant for your specific situation. The information provided below is based on experienced agricultural practices throughout the Willamette Valley of Oregon and is applicable to Zones 7-10 only.