Orchard Grass Seeds

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Orchard Grass is an extremely versatile variety. This low maintenance groundcover is perfect for livestock grazing and can be used for pasture, hay or silage. It is considered one of the best forage grasses and is also used by birds for nesting, brood rearing, escape and winter cover. Orchard Grass is also a great solution for erosion control and can be planted as a cover crop.
Zones 3 - 7
Advantages
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Attract Birds
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Groundcover
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Good For Erosion Control
Light Requirements
full-sun
Full Sun
half-sun--half-shade
Half Sun / Half Shade
full-shade
Full Shade
Mature Height 18" tall
SKUAM016057

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

  • If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
  • If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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Plant Information
This cool season grass grows to be about 18” tall and the cool season grass is one of the earliest species to grow in the spring. We recommend cutting once it reaches ankle-high and then cutting every 4-6 weeks after that. Although this grass is a perennial, it may need to be re-seeded in the fall or spring, depending on usage.
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Associated SKUsAM016057
AM012309 (5 Pounds)
AM012310 (10 Pounds)
AM012311 (25 Pounds)
Botanical Name
Dactylis glomerata
Common Name
Orchard Grass
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
Seed Life Cycle
Perennial
Mature Height
18" tall
Ideal Region
Northeast, Midwest, West, Pacific Northwest
Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Wildflower Mix or Specie
Species
Grass Type
Cool Season
Coverage
5 lbs covers 8,712 sq ft.
10 lbs covers 17,424 sq ft.
25 lbs covers 1 acre
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Acidic Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Average
Non-GMO
Yes
Neonicotinoid Free
Advantages
Attract Birds, Groundcover, Good For Erosion Control
Ships As
Seed
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada
Yes
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