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Thickspike Wheatgrass

(Elymus lanceolatus also Agropryon dasystachyum)

Cool Season Species
Growth Form Sod forming grass
Origin Native

Native to the northern Great Plains and the eastern Rocky Mountain foothills; grows to 3’; similar to Western Wheatgrass, except much darker green; extremely drought tolerant; well suited to medium to coarse soil textures, moderately tolerant of acidic and saline soil conditions; very cold tolerant.

Drill seeded at 6–10 pounds PLS/acre between 1/2" – 3/4" deep (use 50–100% more seed if broadcast seeding).
154,000 seeds/pounds.

Germination rates dependent on soil temperature, up to 14 days, early spring.

Varieties
Critana, Bannock

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