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Puccinellia nuttalliana
Synonyms: P. airoides

Common Name(s): Nuttall`s alkali grass
Family: Poaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 110
Temperature:
Precipitation: 24 to 47 (in.)
Winter Minimum: -38° (F)
Soil pH: 6.5 to 8.5
Soil Texture/Type: All soil textures
Soil Drainage: Semi-Poor
Photoperiod Response:
Light Intensity:
Comments:
Low drought and high salt tolerances. More southern range than European alkali grass.
Diseases:
Powdery Mildew, Rust
Uses:
Animal Food - forage
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
North America, Eastern USA
 
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