Adapted to a variety of sandy and loamy soils. Fine or coarse soils. Reproduction Perennial, reproduces by seeds and tillers. Flowers May to September, one of first grasses to grow in spring. Seed reach maturity in spring.
Some studies show that germination is enhanced by alternating temperatures.
Competition Orchard grass aggressively spreads. When nutrients are available, will out compete many weedy species. Also grows well in open areas. Control Tolerates close mowing and may become a problem in lawns. Since its rootstocks do not spread, pulling out young plants can be an effective small scale method of control.