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Leymus cinereus Great Basin wildrye

Previous scientific name(s): Aneurolepidium piperi, Elymus cinereus, Elymus cinereus var. pubens, Elymus condensatus var. pubens, Elymus piperi

Formerly known as Elymus cinereus. Robust, 4 to 6 ft. tall, cool season, perennial bunchgrass which often spreads by short rhizomes. Very drought tolerant but also withstands periodic flooding and survives well on sub-irrigated sites. Adapted to a wide variety of sites in winter-wet and summer-dry climates. Excellent soil binder and provides outstanding winter feed above snow level.

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Species Attributes

Height:

25 in. or taller

Life Form:

Bunchgrass

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Cool

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

8 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Marginal

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Best

Fine:

Average

Soil pH
Acidic:

Not Adapted

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Average

Seeding Rate:

6 - 11 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

18.20 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

130,000

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring Fall

Varieties:

Trailhead

A very drought-hardy strain which is superior to other cultivars or native sources in productivity and stand longevity under dry, hot conditions. Survives in areas receiving as little as 6 inches of annual precipitation. (Released 1991, source of ecotype: Roundup, MT)

Variety Release Notes:
ELCI-Trailhead_0.pdf
Magnar

Very robust and productive, reaching heights over 8 ft. Cold hardy, long-lived and drought tolerant. Survives on alkaline sites and on sites with moderately high water tables. (Released 1979, source of ecotype: Saskatchewan, Canada)

Variety Release Notes:
ELCI-Magnar.pdf
Continental
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Crooked River
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CTUIR
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NBR
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Trailhead II
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