| Characteristics Table | |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Bunchgrass |
| Flood Tolerance | Good |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Salt Tolerance | Good |
| Soil PH | Saline to Alkaline |
| Soil Type | Medium |
| Approx. Seeds/lb | 112,000 |
| Canopy Mature Height | 50-100 cm |
Awned Wheatgrass
Elymus trachycaulus ssp. subsecundus, native
- Short-lived, cool season perennial
- Similar to slender wheatgrass but with longer awns and shorter plant
- Pale green to blue-green leaves
- Good forage value, with high protein content in spring
- Makes poor quality hay due to coarseness of stems
- Provides cover for nesting birds and other wildlife
- Heavily grazed by elk in the fall
- Will grow in woodland openings up to the tree line in the boreal forest region
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