Crested Wheatgrass

Agropyron cristatum, introduced

• Long-lived, cool season perennial
• Commonly recommended for forage production
• Palatable to all livestock and wildlife
• Good protein content, especially in early spring
• Has been used in reclamation in the past due to its extreme drought and cold tolerance, but it can be too persistent and invasive
• Can withstand very heavy grazing
• Well adapted to stabilize disturbed soils
• Fairway type is finer-stemmed for turf and reclamation application
• Very fire tolerant
• Very low maintenance plant
• Easy to establish with high seedling vigour
• Diploid species fairway type
• Widespread adaptation to the Prairies in Canada and the United States