Russian Wildrye

Psathyrostachys juncea (Fisch.) Nevski - Grass family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 3.0 feet

Plant Type: Graminoid

Root Depth: 16 inches

Growth Form: Bunch

Growth Rate: Rapid

Features

Flower Color: Yellow

Conspicuous Flowers: No

Bloom Time: Early Spring

Seasonal Growth: Spring, Summer, Fall

Evergreen: No

Fall Colors: No

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Clay Soil Tolerance: Yes

Sandy Soil Tolerance: No

Drought Tolerance: High

Flood Tolerance: Low

Fire Tolerance: Medium

Salt Tolerance: Medium