Previous scientific name(s): Agropyron brevifolium, Agropyron caninum ssp. majus, Agropyron caninum var. andinum, Agropyron caninum var. hornemann
 
Formerly known as Agropyron trachycaulum. Cool season, saline tolerant, short-lived, perennial bunchgrass with very short rhizomes. Adapted to a wide range of sites and is moderately drought tolerant. Establishes easily and quickly. Good palatability to both livestock and wildlife. Useful where quick, native, non-aggressive perennial cover is desired.
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Bunchgrass
Native or Introduced:Native
Season:Cool
ft.
Precipitation:10 in.
Not Adapted
Moderately Coarse:Average
Medium:Best
Moderately Fine:Average
Fine:Not Adapted
Average
Neutral:Best
Basic:Average
Seeding Rate:6 - 10 PLS lbs/Acre
17.90 lbs.
Seeds per Pound:159,000
Germination Time:Days
Yes
Planting Season:Fall
Superior to other varieties in salt and drought tolerance. A cold hardy variety which persists 3 to 5 years. (Released 1988, source of ecotype: Pryor Mtns., MT)
Superior to Primar in establishment, salinity tolerance, forage and seed yield. Normally persists 3 to 5 years. (Released 1970, source of ecotype: Saskatchewan, Canada)
Longer seed heads, taller growth than most strains. Moderately tolerant of alkaline soils. A longer-lived variety which persists 5 to 10 years. (Released 1984, source of ecotype: Rio Grand County, CO)
A vigorous, early growing variety with excellent disease resistance. Alkali tolerant. Normally persists 3 to 5 years. (Released 1946, source of ecotype: Beebe, MT)
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