Crested Wheatgrass
Agropyron cristatum · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Pasture, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 3 to 8, highly cold tolerant, exhibits summer dormancy during extreme heat.
About This Grass
Forms dense upright clumps reaching 1 to 3 feet tall, with blue-green leaves that cure to a light straw color. Features a distinct flat, comb-like spike seed head at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow flat blades, finely veined with pointed tips and smooth to slightly rough texture, featuring small auricles clasping the stem.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Dense bunch-type grass with strong root systems, moderate spread.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and has exceptional drought tolerance, thriving in well-drained alkaline or loamy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Low maintenance; rarely mowed except in managed pastures, tolerates heavy grazing and infrequent cutting.
Identified on 10/19/2026