Crested Wheatgrass
Agropyron cristatum · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Pasture and Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 to 8, displaying extreme cold tolerance and excellent summer dormancy during heat.
About This Grass
Stiff, upright growth reaching 1 to 3 feet tall with a distinct, flattened, comb-like spike seed head.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow, flat to rolled blades with pointed tips, scabrous texture, and prominent auricles clasping the stem.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type grass forming dense, upright clumps with slow lateral spread.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and very low water, exhibiting exceptional drought tolerance in well-drained alkaline soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Low maintenance; mow at 2 to 3 inches if used in turf settings, though primarily managed as a forage or reclamation grass.
Identified on 10/12/2026