This species is available for purchase in 1 pound and 5 pound bag options.
Example: If under "Weight" you select the 1 lbs option and then under "Quantity" you select 3, you will receive 3 pounds of seed.
Common Name: Bluebunch Wheatgrass
Scientific Name: Pseudoroegneria spicata ssp. Spicata
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Disturbed Land Restoration
~Wildlife Habitat Improvement
Height: 1 - 4 feet
Root Type: Bunchgrass
Growing Season: Cool
Harvest Season: Spring or fall
Soil Types: Fine to Coarse, Shallow to deep, gravelly and rock.
Sun or Shade: Full sun to partial shade
Minimum Precipitation: 8-10 inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Planting Seed Rate: 10-14 lbs/ac
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 139,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall/Spring
Planting Depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inches
Description
Bluebunch Wheatgrass is a versatile grass species that can thrive in a wide range of soil types, from fine to coarse textures and from shallow to deep soils, including gravelly and rocky terrains. It is a long-lived, drought-tolerant, highly palatable and cool-season variable bunchgrass.
Despite its palatability, Bluebunch Wheatgrass cannot withstand continuous grazing. It is a very valuable native grass species that can be used for watershed, range, disturbed land restoration, and wildlife habitat improvement projects. It is an excellent option for those looking to improve the ecological health of their land while also providing a valuable source of forage for grazing animals and wildlife.
Resources
NRCS Plant Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=PSSP6
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_pssp6.pdf
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