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Western Wheatgrass

Pascopyrum smithii, native

  • Long-lived, cool season perennial
  • Stiff, bluish-green leaves Great salt tolerance
  • Starts growth early in spring
  • Suitable for range improvement and revegetation of sodic soils
  • Good species for disturbed sites where spring flooding is expected but seasonal drought occurs
  • Good forage value for livestock and wildlife
  • Good soil stabilizer due to extensive creeping rhizomes

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Characteristics Table
Growth Habit Rhizomatous
Flood Tolerance Good
Drought Tolerance Excellent
Salt Tolerance Excellent
Soil PH Neutral to Basic
Soil Type Medium to Fine
Approx. Seeds/lb 110,000
Canopy Mature Height 30-60 cm

 

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