In addition, parents were selected genotypically for forage yield, fall dormancy and forage quality. A modified backcrossing program was used to transfer the PLH resistant trait from germplasm releases KS94GH6, KS108GH5, and 81IND-2 to a commercial background. 5347LH is adapted to and intended for use in the north central, east central, and Great Plains regions of the United States. It has been tested in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. 5347LH is a very winterhardy, dormant cultivar with a fall dormancy similar to Ranger.
Growth habit is erect in the summer, and semi-erect in the fall.
Flower color in the syn. 5347LH has not been tested for resistance to root knot nematode. Seed from all parents was bulked. 3 or syn. Inc. Limitations of age of stand will be three and five years respectively, for foundation and certified breeder seed.