Kanlow was developed and released by the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station and the
Crops Research Division, ARS/USDA.  Seeds that led to the development of Kanlow were
collected from a low land site near Wetunka, OK in 1957.  The resulting population was
isolated and increased on the Agronomy Farm at Kansas State University.  It was
identified as Kansas Strain 2218.  Kanlow is intended to supplement upland switchgrass
varieties by its special adaptation to wet situations.  It is primarily a soil conservation
grass but also makes excellent pasture and hay.  Pedigreed seed classes include Foundation
and Certified.