Desert Wheatgrass
Agropyron desertorum
Hitchcock, A.S. (rev. A. Chase). 1950. Manual of the grasses of the United States. USDA Misc. Publ. No. 200. Washington, DC. 1950.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Agropyron
- Species:
- Agropyron desertorum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers arid and semi-arid climates