Hallmark Orchardgrass

Hallmark Orchardgrass (dactilis glomerata) is an early maturing, vigorous, high yielding grass. It is a consistent producer for hay, forage, and is a common ingredient in many pasture mixes. Good cool-season pasture grass and will grow to a height of 3.5-4 feet. Demonstrates excellent hardiness and persistence. Exhibits early spring growth and fall, making it a candidate for spring/summer cutting and fall pasture.

Hallmark is no longer in production and is not available. It is listed here for historical purposes.

Hallmark Orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata) was developed in Indiana and released in 1969 by the Farmers Forage Research Cooperative. It is early maturing, vigorous, high yielding, and has good resistance to leaf disease and good seed yields. Superior clones of ‘Boone’ and ‘Potomac’ were selected to form Hallmark.

Hallmark is commonly used. It is a consistent producer for hay and forage. It is a common ingredient in many pasture mixes. It is comparable to Potomac and Sterling orchard grass but matures earlier than both. Hallmark Orchardgrass (dactylis glomerata) is one of the earliest maturing orchard grass varieties. It is a good cool season pasture grass and will grow to a height of 3.5-4 feet.

Hallmark orchardgrass is very leafy early to medium variety. Demonstrates excellent hardiness and persistence. Performs very well from the Pacific Northwest through the central plains to the mid Atlantic states. It is widely adapted.

Hallmark exhibits early spring growth and strong growth in the fall, making it an excellent candidate for spring/summer cutting and fall pasture. It combines well with legumes.

• pH Requirement: 5.5 +
• High Quality Forage or Hay
• Recommended With Legumes
• Rust Has Been Noted
• Earlier Maturity than Arid & Potomac

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