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Submit a photoSlender Wheatgrass
Elymus trachycaulus
A bunch-forming native grass with slender upright seed spikes. More drought-tolerant than most wheatgrasses and among the most widely used in Alberta native seed mixes for roadside and rangeland restoration. Short-lived (5–10 years) but self-seeds. Establishes quickly and gives cover while longer-lived natives develop.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Province-wide, Zone 1
Light
Full sun
Bloom Time
June–July
Soil
Adaptable; prefers well-drained
Water
Low to moderate
Pet Safe— Generally considered safe around pets.
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Seed — direct-sow without stratification in spring or fall. Quick establishment.
