Species: Rescuegrass (Bromus catharticus Vahl.) Cultivars: Origin: Mediterranean region Use: Grazing, hay

Description: General:Life Span: 2-3 feet tall, erect, bunchgrass. Membraneous ligule, auricle absent, large flattened spikelets. Short-lived perennial, annual. Adaptation: pH: Soil: Rainfall: Temperature: 5.5-7.5 Sandy-loam, clay-loam. 18-28 inches. 7º F (minimum). Management: Seeding Rate: Planting Date: Planting Depth: Seed Cost: Season of Use: Production: General: 20-25 lb PLS/A September-October <0.25 inch $20-25/A February-April 3000-4000 lb/A Lacks cold tolerance in extreme north Texas. It may “brown” back when temperature <15F°, however it will green-up when temperatures warm-up. Notes: Due to early maturity it can be overseed into bermudagrass pastures to extend grazing season. Responds to increased fertility.