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Pseudoroegneria spicata ssp. spicata Bluebunch wheatgrass

Previous scientific name(s): Agropyron spicatum, Agropyron spicatum var. pubescens, Agropyron vaseyi, Elymus spicatus, Elytrigia spicata, Roegne

Formerly known as Agropyron inerme. Cool season, drought tolerant, long-lived, perennial bunchgrass widely distributed and adapted to most sites including thin nonproductive soils. Starts growth in early spring and has a relatively short cycle to maturity, then renews growth in fall. Generally good palatability to livestock and wildlife.

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Species Attributes

Height:

13 - 25 in. or taller

Life Form:

Bunchgrass

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Cool

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

8 - 10 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Not Adapted

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Best

Fine:

Marginal

Soil pH
Acidic:

Not Adapted

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

10 - 14 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

22.70 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

140,000

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring Fall

Varieties:

Secar
Variety Release Notes:
AGSP-Secar_0.pdf
Goldar

Densely tufted grass with large basal area. More cold tolerant than Whitmar. Superior yield with strong vigor. (Released 1988, source of ecotype: Umatilla National forest, WA)

Variety Release Notes:
AGSP-Goldar.pdf
Boardman
Variety Release Notes:
Anatone

Characterized by rapid establishment, high forage production and the plants’ ability to survive and thrive under dry conditions. (Released 2002, source of ecotype: Anatone, WA)

Variety Release Notes:
AGSP-Anatone_0.pdf
Columbia
Variety Release Notes:
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