Bluebunch Wheatgrass is a cool-season bunchgrass that is very drought tolerant. It is native to the Western United States and is good forage for both livestock and wildlife. It is long-lived perennial with an extensive root system, making it good for soil stabilization and reclamation. It is a major component of many native plant communities.
Specifications
- Seeds Per Lbs: 140,000
- Lbs./Acre Alone: 10-12
- Planting rate with flowers/lb./acre: 4
- Height Inches: 48
- Cultural Requirements: dry full sun
- Warn or Cool Season: Cool
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | COMMON NAME | TYPE* |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudoroegneria spicata | Bluebunch wheatgrass | perennial |
$24.00
*P = Perennial A = Annual B= Biennial TP= Tender perennial, grown as an annual in colder climates
** These rates are calculated for 120 seeds per square foot, and soil preparation and weed control are possible.
(A) annuals, bloom the first year, and reproduce by seed, individual plants die each year.
(P) perennials bloom the second year, individual plants live for years, and reproduce by seeds.