Side Oats Grama

Side oats Grama is a warm-season, perennial grass that produces high-quality, nutritious forage highly valued by all classes of livestock, particularly during the summer and fall. It remains moderately palatable into the winter, making it one of the most important grass species for grazing. This drought-tolerant grass thrives in dry, well-drained soils and can be grown without irrigation in areas receiving at least 12 inches of annual rainfall. Sideoats Grama grows to a height of 3 feet and is easy to establish, making it a great option for grass mixtures in pastures, revegetation projects, and bank stabilization efforts.

Known for its resilience and persistence, Sideoats Grama can maintain a healthy stand over time, making it ideal for long-term forage production and land improvement. Its adaptability to a variety of soil types and drought conditions also makes it a valuable species for erosion control and sustainable grazing systems.