Description
Bluebunch Wheatgrass
Scientific Name: Pseudoroegneria spicata
Rebuild healthy grassland with Bluebunch Wheatgrass (Pseudoroegneria spicata), one of the most important native bunchgrasses of British Columbia’s dry Interior. Deep-rooted and durable, it is a foundation species of the grassland ecosystem.
Bluebunch Wheatgrass is superbly adapted to the hot, dry, well-drained soils of Interior BC. Its fine blue-green foliage and graceful seed heads bring movement and texture to xeriscapes, native meadows, and slope stabilization plantings.
Growing naturally across grasslands, open slopes, and sagebrush steppe, this long-lived bunchgrass anchors dry soils, feeds wildlife, and forms the backbone of Interior grassland restoration.
Features
- Native to the dry Interior of British Columbia
- Deep-rooted, long-lived bunchgrass
- Fine blue-green foliage and airy seed heads
- Exceptional drought tolerance
- Stabilizes dry soils and slopes
- Provides forage and cover for wildlife
- Ideal for grassland restoration and xeriscaping
Growing Information
Mature Height: 40 to 90 cm (16 to 35 in)
Spread: 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16 in)
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy to gravelly soils
Moisture Requirements: Low
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Ecological Benefits
Bluebunch Wheatgrass is a keystone of Interior grasslands, providing forage, nesting cover, and seed for wildlife. Its deep, fibrous roots hold dry soils in place and improve resilience against erosion and drought. This species is essential for grassland restoration and low-water landscaping.
Please note: As a native plant, size and appearance may vary depending on the season and stage of growth.
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