Grass Category
Pasture
Hardiness Zones
Grown globally as an annual; USDA zones 3 through 11 during frost-free growing seasons.
About This Grass
Tall robust annual crop reaching 6 to 10 feet with broad flat leaves and large tassel and ear seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Very wide flat blades with pointed tips parallel veins and prominent midribs.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Large coarse bunch-type annual with upright stalks and no significant lateral spread.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and high water needs during growing season; prefers fertile well-drained loamy soil.
Mowing & Maintenance
Not mown as turf; high maintenance agricultural crop requiring significant fertilization and pest control.
Identified on 10/2/2026