Agropyron inerme
Beardless bluebunch wheatgrass
Previous scientific name(s):Agropyron inerme : Agropyron spicatum var. inerme
Old nomenclature: Agropyron inerme.
Cool season, long-lived perennial, open sodforming drought tolerant grass adapted to a wide variety of sites but intolerant of poor drainage, high water tables and spring flooding. Starts growth early in spring and has relatively short life cycle but renews growth in early fall. Moderately good palatability to livestock and wildlife year-round.
Varieties
Whitmar Selected for superior productivity, longevity, forage quality, and for spring and fall recovery. (Released 1946, source of ecotype: Whitman County, WA)
Release Notice
| Variety | Whitmar |
|---|---|
| Group | Monocot |
| US Native | Native |
| Life Form | Perennial |
| Plant Type | Graminoid |
| Active Growth Period | Spring Summer Fall |
| Bloom Season | Early Spring |
| Mature Height (feet) | 2 |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Fertility Needs | Low |
| Toxicity | None |
| Fine Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Medium Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Coarse Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Moisture Requirements | Low |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Fire Tolerance | Low |
| Seed Period Start | Summer |
| Seed Period End | Summer |
| Seed / lb | 145000 |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Palatable (browser) | Medium |
| Palatable (grazer) | High |