NATIVE GRASSES

  

Intermediate Wheatgrass

(Agropyron intermedium var. intermedium also Elytrigia intermediua var. intermediua)

Cool Season Species
Growth Form Sod forming
Origin Introduced from Europe
Inflorescence spike (> 20 cm), 4-8 flowered
Ligules sharply pointed, acute

Adapted to northern Great Plains and intermountain states northward, and to 10,000’ elevation; grows to 4’; very rhizomatous, good soil stabilization; well suited to medium to high fertility soils; good nitrogen fertilization response.

Drill seeded to 1/2" – 1" deep at 10-15 pounds PLS/acre. 88,000 seeds/pound.