Description
Wheatgrass is a perennial sod-forming grass widely used for hay, forage and pasture across the United States. It is widely distributed, a favorite in pasture mixes. It produces good hay yields and grows to 3 to 4 feet tall. It is a long-lived with a deep root system.
Oahe Intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) is a perennial grass introduced in 1932 from Europe and Asia. It is widely used for hay, forage and pasture in the western United States. It is widely distributed and a favorite in pasture mixes. It produces good hay yields, both in monoculture and in mixtures. Intermediate wheatgrass grows to 3 to 4 feet tall. It is a long-lived, cool season sod-forming grass with short rhizomes and a deep feeding root system.
Intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) is adapted to areas with 12 to 14 inches of annual rainfall or greater. The pubescent form can tolerate slightly more droughty conditions to 11 or 12 inches of rainfall. It performs best between 3,500 and 9,000 feet elevation. It can be seeded at lower elevations, but moisture requirements are greater. It is commonly used as a drought tolerant species.
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