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Slender Wheatgrass

Agropyrontrachycaulum

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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Agropyron (ag-ro-PY-ron)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Dark Blue
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
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