Elymus hoffmannii (RS hybrid wheatgrass)
Formerly Elytrigia repens x Pseudoroegneria spicata. Cool season, drought tolerant, long-lived, weakly rhizomatous sod-forming perennial. Hybrid cross combining the palatability of Bluebunch wheatgrass (P. spicata) with the productive and vigorous growth of Quackgrasss (E. repens), but without aggressive spreading. Adapted to most soils including moderately saline sites. Highly productive, nutritious and palatable. Recovers quickly from grazing, haying. Useful on both irrigated and non-irrigated pasture and range sites. Varieties listed below.
DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION
INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES
Family: Poaceae
Duration: Perennial
Growth Habit: Graminoid
Native Status:
Season: Cool
Growth Form: Rhizomatous, sod forming
Mature Height: 30 in.
Annual Precipitation: 10-35 in.
Drought Tolerance: High
Shade Tolerance: High
Elevation:
Fire Resistance: No
Fire Tolerance: Low
SOIL ADAPTATION
Coarse Texture: Yes
Medium Texture: Yes
Fine Texture: Yes
Salinity Tolerance: High
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
pH Range: 6.4-8.4
SEEDING NOTES
Seeds per Pound: 145,000
Seeding Rate: 12-14 PLS lbs/acre
Season: Spring/Fall
Days to Germination:
VARIETIES
AC Saltlander - Salt tolerance equal to Tall wheatgrass (Thinopyrum ponticum). Adapted to and remains highly palatable when occurring in saline soils. (Released 2006)
NewHy - Similar salinity tolerance to Tall wheatgrass (Thinopyrum ponticum), but better palatability and nutritional value. Persistent. (Released 1989)