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Agropyron fragile Siberian wheatgrass

Previous scientific name(s): Agropyron cristatum ssp. fragile, Agropyron cristatum var. fragile, Agropyron fragile ssp. mongolicum, Agropyron frag

 

Formerly known as Agropyron sibericum. Similar to A. desertorum but is more drought tolerant, better adapted to saline soils, later maturing, more palatable and performs better on lighter textured soils. An extremely cold tolerant species. Seedling vigor may be lower than other crested cultivars.

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Species Attributes

Height:

13 - 24 in

Life Form:

Bunchgrass

Native or Introduced:

Introduced

Season:

Cool

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft

Precipitation:

6 - 10 in

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Marginal

Moderately Coarse:

Best

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Marginal

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Marginal

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Best

Seeding Rate:

6 - 11 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

24.50 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

170,000

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Fall

Variety:

Valilov II

Selected for improved seedling vigor and increased seed yield over P-27. (Released 1994, source of ecotype: former USSR and Turkey)

Stabilizer

Varieties:

Vavilov

Similar to Nordan crested wheatgrass, but with awnless, narrower seed heads. Very drought tolerant, produces fine, leafy stems. (Released 1953, source of ecotype: Kazakhstan, former USSR)

Variety Release Notes:
AGSI-Vavilov.pdf
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