Bluebunch Wheatgrass
Description
Bluebunch Wheatgrass is a native, perennial, cool-season bunch grass. It is palatable to both livestock and wildlife and is also useful in reclamation and erosion control. Qualities include drought resistance, long lifespan, extensive root system, cold tolerance, resistance to fire, and ability to persist on thin, rocky soils. Bluebunch Wheatgrass can grow at elevations between 500 and 10,000 feet above sea level. It does not compete well with aggressive introduced grasses but is very compatible with slower growing native grasses.
Details
Type
Wheat Grass
Purpose
Pasture, Reclamation, Erosion, and Browse/Forage
Latin Name
Pasture, Reclamation, Erosion, and Browse/Forage
Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
Height
1.5 to 4 feet
Cool/Warm
Cool
Sun/Shade Tolerance
2 – Both
Min. Precipitation
8 to 10 inches
Seeds Per Pound
140000
Planting Rate
6-20 lbs/acre
Native/Introduced
Native
Annual/Perrenial
Perennial
Growth Pattern
Bunch
Additional Information
Variety Release Sheet
NA
USDA Sheet
https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_pssp6.pdf
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