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Siberian Wheatgrass
Introduced Perennial Grass, Seed Code: AGFRS
- Seeds per lb: 17000
- Average Height: 1-2 Feet
- Planting Rate: 6-11 PLS lbs. per Acre
- Precipitation requirement: 6 Inches Minimum
- Plant varieties: P-27, Vavilov
- Root System: Bunchgrass with Fibrous roots
Also known scientifically as Agropyron sibericum. A very drought tolerant bunchgrass similar to Standard Crested Wheatgrass but finer and more palatable. Siberian Wheatgrass is a perennial, introduced grass commonly seeded in the arid sections of the Western United States. Siberian wheatgrass is commonly recommended for forage production. It is palatable to all classes of livestock and wildlife. It is a preferred feed for cattle, sheep, horses, and elk in spring and also in the fall, if additional growth occurs from late growing season rainfall. It is considered a desirable feed for deer and antelope in spring and again in fall, if additional growth occurs.Siberian wheatgrass is generally not recommended in areas with more than 14 inches of annual rainfall because better, alternative forage species are available. Siberian wheatgrass is well adapted for the stabilization of disturbed soils. It competes well with other aggressive introduced plants during the establishment period. Siberian wheatgrass is generally not compatible in mixes with native species, because it is very competitive and commonly out-competes slower developing native species. Its drought tolerance, fibrous root system, and excellent seedling vigor make Siberian wheatgrass ideal for reclamation in areas receiving 8 inches or more annual precipitation. This grass can be used in urban areas where irrigation water is limited to provide ground cover, weed control and to stabilize ditch banks, dikes, pipelines, power lines, and roadsides. Where it is planted as a monoculture, the resulting biodiversity is lower than that found in a diverse seeded or native plant community. In revegitative projects, Siberian Wheatgrass has gained favor over other species of wheatgrasses.
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