Beardless Wheatgrass

Beardless Wheatgrass, the awnless form of Bluebunch Wheatgrass, is a cool-season, native, perennial bunch grass that is palatable and nutritious for livestock and for wild game.  It is better suited for grazing than for hay production, because the growing point is fairly high.  Beardless Wheatgrass also has a role in erosion control and reclamation, because of its drought tolerance, extensive root system, and long lifespan.  It is compatible with slower growing native species such as thickspike and western wheatgrasses but does not compete well with aggressive introduced grasses.  Beardless wheatgrass is adapted to elevations ranging from 500 to 10,000 feet above sea level and is tolerant of cold, fire and moderate shade.  It does best on medium- to coarse-textured soils