Agropyron smithii

Common Name:
Western wheatgrass
Plant Type:
Grass
Family:
Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Geographic Origin:
Southwestern States
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
2 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Meadows
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
Grey/Silver
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

Colonizing cool season grass is useful for erosion control and meadow plantings. Rhizomes are wide spreading and erect culms are a pleasing blue-green in color. It will tolerate drought though it looks better with moderate watering.