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May Grass

Phalaris caroliniana

May Grass, an annual cool season grass that was historically an important food source for the Native Americans.

Price range: $3.00 through $93.00

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Description

Phalaris caroliniana, also known as May Grass, annual cool season grass that was historically an important food source for the Native Americans.

Additional information

Weight N/A
Unit

Packet, Ounce, Pound

Light

Full Sun to Part Shade

Soils

Average, Moist

Height

10" – 40"

Bloom Month

May, Jun

Color

Tan

Specialty Uses

Edible

Life Cycle

Annual

# seeds/pkt

200

Packet Coverage Area

5 sq. ft

Cattle Palatability

Poor

Planting Season

Fall/Spring

What is PLS?

Pure Live Seed (PLS) is the portion of good viable seed per pound. It is a measure of the seed that is alive and able to sprout into plants. This product is sold by PLS ounce/pound. To provide one ounce/pound of viable seed, you will receive more than one ounce/pound of product. Read more about PLS here.