Bearded Wheatgrass
Elymus caninus
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Elymus
- Species:
- Elymus caninus
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: Oregon, Washington
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Faronta diffusa
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates moderate drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded or semi-shaded areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds placed in 0-1°C (32-34°F) for a 10-day cold stratification treatment and then exposed to 22-25°C (72-77°F).
Establishment: Wildland collection occurs mid to late August when caryopsis are tannish-brown, at the hard dough stage, and not yet shattering from the erect spike. One collection hour/person yielded 164 grams (5.8 oz) clean seed (varies by year, stand density, and collector experience).
Source: npn.rngr.net