Squirreltail Grass
Elymus elymoides · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Native Prairie
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 to 9, demonstrating excellent cold hardiness and summer dormancy.
About This Grass
Forms erect upright clumps growing 6 to 24 inches tall with characteristic bristly, spreading brush-like seed heads at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow flat green blades with pointed tips and rough textures, typical of cool-season bunchgrasses.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit forming dense, compact tufts with moderate spread.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun with low water needs, exhibiting high drought tolerance in well-drained alkaline or sandy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Low maintenance native grass requiring no regular mowing or heavy fertilization.
Identified on 10/12/2026