Conservation Plant Species for the Intermountain West complimentary species adapted to the local conditions. This seed mix includes grasses, forbs, and shrubs and offers

intermediate types are recommended for the Intermountain West. It is tolerant of slightly saline and alkaline conditions. The southern type (Lincoln) is best for sites that had supported mountain brush and favorable sites in the southern sagebrush and pinyon-juniper zone.

The selected native and adapted grass species include 12 single species and 12 mixed species stands of ‘Cody’ buffalograss, ‘Foothills’ Canada bluegrass, ‘Bad River’ blue grama, sheep fescue, Sandberg

For example, there are over 90 species of sedge (Carex sp.) described in the Intermountain Flora (Cronquist et al., 1977). Add to that the numerous grasses, rushes, bulrushes, and additional dicots, and it is easy for new delineators to become overwhelmed by the seemingly endless list of …

A major lawn and turf grass, introduced from Europe, adapted to cool climates and moist growing conditions. This species has relatively low herbage production and should not be planted for pasture.

Jul 1, 2006 · The ongoing drought in the Intermountain West has brought a great deal of attention to water conservation over the past several years. During that time, turfgrass irrigation has been targeted as a source for large potential water savings.

The selected native and adapted grass species include 12 single species and 12 mixed species stands of 'Cody' buffalograss, 'Foothills' Canada bluegrass, 'Bad River' blue grama, sheep fescue, Sandberg bluegrass, muttongrass, and wheatgrasses 'Sodar' streambank, 'Road Crest' crested, 'Rosana' western, and 'Critana' thickspike with Kentucky ...

Jul 1, 2006 · We investigated the effect of management duration and intensities on soil microbial biomass, microbial activities and soil organic C contents in two golf courses dominated by Bermuda grass near...

Jan 1, 2006 · Intermountain West native and adapted grass species and their management for turfgrass applications. HortScience 41 (4):1037.

These widespread semi-desert grasslands occur throughout the intermountain western U.S. They are most common in the Colorado Plateau ecoregion. In Colorado semi-desert grasslands are found primarily on dry plains and mesas of the west slope, with some occurrences in the San Luis Valley or near the southern mountain front.