Bottlebrush squirreltail

Elymus elymoides

Formerly Sitanion hystrix. Cool season, short-lived, perennial native bunchgrass found on both deep and shallow soils. Very drought tolerant. Easy to establish and often behaves as a pioneer species on disturbed sites. Extremely fire tolerant. Grows in a wide range of habitats from shadscale communities to alpine tundra. Provides good winter and spring forage to grazing animals. Especially useful for revegetation of drastically disturbed sites.

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Growing Region

Intermountain West, Southwest, California

Species Attributes

Seeds Per lb
192,000
Growing Region
Intermountain West, Southwest, California
Native
Intermountain West, Southwest, California
Life Form
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
Sun
Precipitation Requirements
Low
Mature Height
1-2 ft
Flowering Season
Cool/Warm Season
Cool
Bloat/Non-Bloat
Bloom Color
Bunch/Sod
Bunch

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