Description:
Originates from seed collected from 6 year or older stands of orchardgrass throughout Tennessee. Single solid-seeded rows were established at Knoxville, Crossville and Jackson. Resulting plants were subjected to clipping or grazing to a height of 2.5 cm 4 times per year for 4 years. Seventy two individual plant selections were made from the population at Jackson. These were cloned and established at Knoxville. Six clones were selected based on vigor, progeny tests, disease ratings and synchrony of flowering.