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Pseudoroegneria spicata ssp. spicata (Pursh) A. Löve

Bluebunch wheatgrass, Bluebunch-wheat grass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonyms: Agropyron spicatum

USDA Symbol: PSSPS

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Bluebunch-wheat grass is a 1-3 ft., cool-season bunchgrass which cures well to remain effective in the winter landscape. The slender culms bear 2-4 in., terminal, spike-like seedheads. Spikelets are arranged loosely; each extending barely beyond the base of the next on the other side. Each spikelet is tipped with a curved, extending awn. Bluebunch-wheat grass is a perennial grass.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Leaf: Gray-Green
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Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , ID , MI , MT , ND , NM , NV , OR , SD , UT , WA , WY
Canada: AB , BC
Native Distribution: E. of the Cascades & coastal mts. from B.C. to n. CA, e. to Alt. the Dakotas & NM
Native Habitat: Plains; dry slopes; canyons; open woods
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Soil Description: Dry, rocky or thin soils.
Conditions Comments: This is a good species to stabilize critical areas. It is drought tolerant.

Propagation

Description: Grows well from seed.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: No pretreatment necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes

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Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Pseudoroegneria spicata ssp. spicata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Pseudoroegneria spicata ssp. spicata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pseudoroegneria spicata ssp. spicata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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