| Characteristics Table | |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Bunchgrass |
| Flood Tolerance | Good |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Salt Tolerance | Good |
| Soil PH | Acidic, Neutral, Basic |
| Soil Type | Moderately Coarse to Moderately Fine |
| Approx. Seeds/lb | 159,000 |
| Canopy Mature Height | 50-150 cm |
Slender Wheatgrass
Elymus trachycaulus ssp. trachycaulus, native
- Short-lived, cool season perennial
- Early spring growth
- Germinates and establishes quickly
- Plants typically live for five years
- Drought tolerant
- Palatable and nutritious for livestock and wildlifeat all growth stages
- Fairly resistant to heavy grazing
- Prairies and woodland openings of the parkland
