Is low growing and spreads by stolons or creeping stems. Although vigorous in the seedling stage, redtop does not seriously compete with slower-growing species. Seed 5 to 10 lb per acre. Alopecurus arundinaceus Poir. A broadleaf, cool-season grass that grows well on wet, acid soils.
Plants are strongly rhizomatous aand start growth early in the spring.
Light, fluffy seeds and slow seedling development sometimes make planting and establishment difficult. Seed 5 to 10 lb per acre. Warm-season grasses having dense root systems and growing in large clumps. Under favorable conditions big bluestem grows up to 6 ft. tall and little bluestem up to 3 ft. tall. Little bluestem is more drought resistant than big bluestem.