Streambank Wheatgrass

Elymus lanceolatus

Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Cool
Cover:
Moderate,
Low
Seedling rate:
8 lbs/acre

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
11000
Counties:
Churchill,
Elko,
Eureka,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Nye,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Short
Survival:
High

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Weed management
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Genetics
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Available
Notes:
Cold stratification helps seedlings germinate but not required.

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