Turfgrass species: Tour: Common and Scientific name:
Crested wheatgrass - Agropyron desertorum (Fisch.) Schult.
Plant characteristics
| Growth Habit | bunch-type |
| Texture | coarse |
| Density | low |
| Color | bluish-green |
Useful identifying Characteristics
| bunch-type growth habit; rolled vernation, membranous ligules, narrow claw-like auricles, glumes awned |
Uses
| Erosion control or soil stabilization in cool, dry climates; general purpose, unirrigated turf. |
Other Characteristics
| Varieties | No improved cultivars available |
| Seeding Rate | 3 to 4 lb per 1000 sq.ft. |
Reproduction
| Life cycle | perennial |
| Propagation | seed |
| Seeds/lb | 175,000 |
Adaptation
| Sun/shade | sun |
| Soil | poor or droughty |
| Moisture | excellent drought tolerance |
| Mowing height | 2" to 2 1/2" |
| Fertility | low to medium; 1 to 3 lb N/1000 sq.ft./yr. |
Special Problems
| Less acceptable for turf plantings than fairway wheatgrass. |