| Characteristics Table | |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Bunchgrass |
| Flood Tolerance | Fair |
| Drought Tolerance | Excellent |
| Salt Tolerance | Good |
| Soil PH | Neutral to Basic |
| Soil Type | Moderately Coarse to Moderately Fine |
| Approx. Seeds/lb | 218,000 |
| Canopy Mature Height | 30-50 cm |
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
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