Dormant Pasture Grass
Poaceae family mixed species · Mixed cool-season and warm-season grasses, mostly dormant
Grass Family
Poaceae, subfamily Pooideae or Panicoideae
Grass Category
Pasture/Forage Grass
Variety / Cultivar
Unknown wild pasture mix
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9
About This Grass
Dry, golden-brown dormant pasture grasses covering the ground with sparse green shoots and broadleaf weeds visible.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow to medium blades, mostly dried and straw-colored, folded or rolled in bud
Root System
Fibrous root systems typical of mixed pasture grasses, moderate depth
Growing Information
Origin Region
Cosmopolitan / North America
Growth Habit
Bunch-type and spreading grasses forming sparse pasture cover
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun, low to moderate water needs depending on seasonal rainfall
Mowing & Maintenance
Low maintenance, typically grazed by livestock or occasionally mowed
Special Characteristics
High tolerance for grazing and drought-induced dormancy
Ecological Information
Provides ground cover and forage for livestock and wildlife, prevents soil erosion