Regreen™ Hybrid Wheatgrass
Regreen™ Hybrid Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum x Elymus trachycaulus) is an ideal nurse or cover crop for seed projects. Regreen is a certified sterile wheat and wheatgrass cross that won’t reseed and compete with desired species. The large seed germinates quickly to stay one step ahead of potential weeds. The dense, fibrous root system is perfect for stabilizing the soil surface and…
Hulk Tall Wheatgrass
Hulk Tall Wheatgrass (Thinopyrum ponticum) is a highly palatable, high forage, perennial bunchgrass. It is a late-maturing grass tolerant of saline/alkali soils. Will survive in areas of as little as 12" of annual precipitation but prefers soils with a high water table. It is used in wildlife plantings where its tall, persistent, bunchy growth provides nesting sites and cover for upland…
Rosana Western Wheatgrass
Rosana Western Wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii) is an important native range grass throughout the West and more specifically used for reclamation in the Northern Great Plains and Intermountain regions. It is used for hay, pasture, erosion control; with moderately palatability. This is one of the best known and most commonly used native grasses. It is a long lived, cool season species with…
Arriba Western Wheatgrass
Arriba Western Wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii Rydb.) is an important native range grass throughout the West. Used as a dryland western wheatgrass for hay, pasture, erosion control. Moderately palatable. One of the best known and most commonly used native grasses. A long lived, cool season species with coarse blue-green leaves with prominent veins. Because of its bluish appearance, it has been…
Rush Intermediate Wheatgrass
The University of Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station released 'Rush' intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) in 1994. It has superior seedling emergence and vigor compared to other cultivars. Rush is an introduced, long-lived, cool season grass that grows up to 3 or 4 feet tall. Intermediate wheatgrass is native to Eurasia and has been cultivated there and in the United States for…
Vavilov Siberian Wheatgrass
Vavilov Siberian Wheatgrass is a perennial bunchgrass that is palatable, fine, and has a fibrous root system. It is a very drought tolerant species. Used and affective in sandy soils, disrupted soils, forage production in arid locations, reclamation, and urban areas. Preferred feed for cattle, sheep, horses, and big game wildlife. Not recommended for areas with more than 14 inches of…
Roadcrest Crested Wheatgrass
Roadcrest Crested Wheatgrass (Agropyron cristatum) is a cool season perennial bunchgrass that is long-lived with a deep root system. It starts growth in early spring and flowers in late spring. Requires a minimum of 10 inches of annual precipitation. Recommended for use along roadsides or similar low-maintenance turf application areas. It prefers well drained soils, and does not adapt…
Fairway Crested Wheatgrass
Fairway Crested Wheatgrass is a cool season perennial bunchgrass that is long-lived with a deep root system. It starts growth in early spring and flowers in late spring. Requires a minimum of 10 inches of annual precipitation. Fairway is a shorter, denser, finer stemmed, and less productive than desert wheatgrass at lower elevations. It is used extensively for reclamation, stabilization…
Ephraim Crested Wheatgrass
Ephraim Crested Wheatgrass is a cool season perennial bunchgrass that is long-lived with a deep root system. It starts growth in early spring and flowers in late spring. Requires a minimum of 10 inches of annual precipitation. Well adapted to disturbed areas, roadsides, and mine spoils. It is used extensively for reclamation, stabilization and erosion control. It prefers well drained…
Douglas Crested Wheatgrass
Douglas Crested Wheatgrass is a cool season perennial bunchgrass that is long-lived with a deep root system. It starts growth in early spring and flowers in late spring. Requires a minimum of 13-14 inches of annual precipitation. It produces less forage than other cultivars, but is leafier and remains green longer into the growing season suggesting improved forage preference and…