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Dactylis glomerata Synonyms: Common Name(s): Cocksfoot; orchard grass Family: Poaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Weed Growing Days: 80 to 180 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=88° (F) | Opt.Max=79° (F) | Opt.Min=54° (F) | Abs.Min=41° (F) | Precipitation: 26 to 60 (in.) Winter Minimum: -27° (F) Soil pH: 6 to 7.5 Soil Texture/Type: Medium; fine clays and clay loams Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Long day Light Intensity: Bright to cloud Comments: Drought resistant and withstands high temps. Adapted to humid temperate climates. Diseases: Pythium, Sclerotinia, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Rust, Rhizoctonia, Anthrachose, Powdery Mildew Uses: Poison - mammals, Environ. - ornamental, Animal Food - forage, Weed - possible seed contam., Animal Food - fodder Woodiness: Herbaceous Climate: Temperate-continental, temperate marine, steppe and semi-arid, subtropical-dry summer Geographical Origin: Northern Africa, Asia Temp, Indian Subcontinent, Europe
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