Desert Wheatgrass
Agropyron desertorum (Fisch. ex Link) Schult.
Grass family
Plant Type
Graminoid
Life Cycle
Perennial
Mature Height
24 inches
Flower Color
Yellow
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Growing Conditions
Light
Shade Tolerance
Intolerant
Water
Water Use
Medium
Drought Tolerance
High
Flood Tolerance
None
Soil
Soil Types
Clay, Loam
CaCO3 Tolerance
High
Fertility Need
Medium
Stress Tolerance
Fire Tolerance
High
Salt Tolerance
Medium
Climate
pH Range
6.0 – 8.5
Frost-Free Days
90 days
Precipitation
6 – 16 in