Thickspike wheatgrass

Elymus lanceolatus ssp. lanceolatus

Formerly Agropyron dasystachyum. Cool season, strongly rhizomatous, sod-forming drought tolerant perennial. Long-lived and similar appearance to Western wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii) but ripens three weeks earlier. Adapted to a wide range of sites but prefers well-drained medium to sandy textured soils. Palatability generally good year-round for livestock and wildlife.