| Characteristics Table | |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Rhizomatous |
| Flood Tolerance | Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Excellent |
| Salt Tolerance | Good |
| Soil PH | Neutral to Basic |
| Soil Type | Moderately Coarse to Fine |
| Approx. Seeds/lb | 156,000 |
| Canopy Mature Height | 30-50 cm |
Streambank Wheatgrass
Elymus lanceolatus ssp. psammophilus, native
- Long-lived, cool season perennial
- Closely related to northern wheatgrass but can withstand wetter areas
- Less palatable to livestock and wildlife than northern wheatgrass
- Used for revegetation, erosion control and low-maintenance turf
- Extensive root system
- Not recommended for forage production but palatable to livestock and wildlife, especially in spring when protein is high
- Excellent drought tolerance
- Good seedling vigour
- More drought tolerant than western wheatgrass
- Very fire tolerant
