Scratchgrass
Scratchgrass
Muhlenbergia asperifolia
Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
Moderate
Seedling rate:
0.05-0.75
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Location
Min elevation:
200
Max elevation:
10000
Counties:
Churchill
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
NA
Reproduction:
Moderate
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
NA
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Not commonly available
Notes:
Highly rhizomatous. Requires moist soil to establish. Great forage.
Citations:
Hershdorfer et al. 2025.