Slow to establish the first year, tufted hairgrass Willamette Germplasm for use in western interior originating at low elevations in the Pacific valleys of the same states. Reclamation cultivars Northwest can become large and dominate a site by include ‘Peru Creek’ from Colorado for use in the end of the second growing season if sown certain Rocky Mountain habitats, and ‘Nortran’ for heavily (2 to 3 lbs of pure live seed/ac). Where use in parts of Alaska. Given the fine wispy seed species diversity is a goal, space for forbs and other heads and natural beauty of the plant, 20 or more grasses may require that seed mixes contain no more ornamental varieties are found in the landscape and than ¼ to ½ lb of tufted hairgrass seed per acre. Turf nursery trade. Seed companies have developed at varieties are sown at 1 to 2 lbs/1000 sq. ft. Light least eight proprietary turf varieties from European enhances germination so seeds should be only sources that reportedly tolerate more shade and lightly covered (¼ in.). Choose seed originating mowing down to 1/3 to 1/2 in. from the same region and a similar elevation range Prepared by (low, mid, or high). Specific populations are often Dale Darris and Pete Gonzalves, USDA NRCS Plant required for extreme soils (acid, metals). Materials Center, Corvallis, Oregon. Depauperate sties may need mulch and fertilizer. Grazing management- Once established, use a Species coordinator rotational, moderate grazing system since the species Dale Darris, USDA NRCS Plant Materials Center, often declines with continuous, season long use. Corvallis, Oregon. Defer grazing each spring until soils are dry enough to prevent damage to soils and plants. Also, Published: October 2009 postpone livestock utilization for a year or more after fire to allow recovery. Edited: Improved cultivars and selected materials (and For more information about this and other plants, please area of origin) contact your local NRCS field office or Conservation The NRCS in Oregon released the pre-varieties District <>, and visit the PLANTS Web site <> or the Tillamook Germplasm for revegetation use in Plant Materials Program Web site <> coastal zones of Oregon and Washington, and USDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
Slow to establish the first year, tufted hairgrass originating at low elevations in the Pacific Northwest can become large and dominate a site by the end of the second growing season if sown heavily (2 to 3 lbs of pure live seed/ac). Where species diversity is a goal, space for forbs and other grasses may require that seed mixes contain no more than ¼ to ½ lb of tufted hairgrass seed per acre. Turf varieties are sown at 1 to 2 lbs/1000 sq. ft. Light enhances germination so seeds should be only lightly covered (¼ in.). Choose seed originating from the same region and a similar elevation range (low, mid, or high). Specific populations are often required for extreme soils (acid, metals). Depauperate sties may need mulch and fertilizer. Grazing management- Once established, use a rotational, moderate grazing system since the species often declines with continuous, season long use. Defer grazing each spring until soils are dry enough to prevent damage to soils and plants. Also, postpone livestock utilization for a year or more after fire to allow recovery. Improved cultivars and selected materials (and area of origin) The NRCS in Oregon released the pre-varieties Tillamook Germplasm for revegetation use in coastal zones of Oregon and Washington, and Willamette Germplasm for use in western interior valleys of the same states. Reclamation cultivars include ‘Peru Creek’ from Colorado for use in certain Rocky Mountain habitats, and ‘Nortran’ for use in parts of Alaska. Given the fine wispy seed heads and natural beauty of the plant, 20 or more ornamental varieties are found in the landscape and nursery trade. Seed companies have developed at least eight proprietary turf varieties from European sources that reportedly tolerate more shade and mowing down to 1/3 to 1/2 in. Prepared by Dale Darris and Pete Gonzalves, USDA NRCS Plant Materials Center, Corvallis, Oregon. Species coordinator Dale Darris, USDA NRCS Plant Materials Center, Corvallis, Oregon. Published: October 2009 Edited: For more information about this and other plants, please contact your local NRCS field office or Conservation District <>, and visit the PLANTS Web site <> or the Plant Materials Program Web site <> USDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
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