Siberian Wheatgrass

$4.95
  • Very drought tolerant bunchgrass
  • Will survive on 5-6″ annual precipitation
  • Recommended for forage production in arid locations
  • Preferred feed for livestock, and elk in spring and fall
  • Excellent seedling vigor

Quantity is per pound. Example: 1 = 1 lb, 2 = 2 lbs, 3 = 3lbs, etc. This is pure seed, not a live plant.


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Siberian Wheatgrass Distribution Area

Min. to Max. Annual Precipitation

32in.

Average Max. Height

A very drought tolerant bunchgrass. Will survive in areas of 5-6″ annual precipitation. One of the very best candidates for the arid lands of the West. A perennial, introduced grass.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. Well adapted for the stabilization of disturbed soils. It competes well with other aggressive introduced plants.

Siberian Wheatgrass (Agropyron fragile) is a very drought tolerant bunchgrass similar to Standard Crested Wheatgrass but finer and more palatable. It is also more drought tolerant…it will survive in areas of 5″ annual precipitation, making it one of the very best candidates for the arid lands of the West. Siberian Wheatgrass is a “staple” species at Great Basin Seed. It is widely used and loved by those who use it.

Siberian Wheatgrass is a perennial, introduced grass. It is commonly seeded in the arid sections of the Western United States. Siberian wheatgrass is commonly recommended for forage production in arid locations. 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. It 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 less desirable in mixes with native species because it is competitive and can out-compete 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. In revegitative projects, Siberian Wheatgrass has gained favor over other species of wheatgrass.

Where it is planted as a monoculture, the resulting biodiversity is lower than that found in a diverse seeded or native plant community.

Also known as Agropyron sibericum and Agropyron fragile

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SIBERIAN WHEATGRASS
(Agropyron fragile)

Siberian Wheatgrass NRCS Plant Fact Sheet

PDF version of NRCS Plant Guide & Fact Sheet

Prepared By & Species Coordinator: Dan Ogle, Plant Materials Specialist USDA NRCS Idaho State Office, Boise, Idaho

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Synonyms

Many plants have more than one common and scientific name. We've listed a few of them below.

  • Siberian Wheatgrass
  • Agropyron fragile
  • Fairway Wheatgrass
  • Crested Wheatgrass

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Quick Plant Facts
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Siberian Wheatgrass

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Bunchgrass with Fibrous roots

Sowing Rate:

15-20 lbs. per acre as a stand-alone planting
6-11 lbs. per acre as a mix component

Min. Precipitation:

6 Inches Minimum

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Fall

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