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Common Name: Crested Wheatgrass
Scientific Name: Agropyron cristatum
Native / Introduced: Introduced
Main Uses:
~Range and Pasture
~Wildlife habitat improvement
Height: 1-2 feet
Root Type: Bunchgrass
Growing Season: Cool
Soil Types: Many/Best on well drained loamy soil
Tolerances: 
~Heavy grazing
~Drought
Sun or Shade: Full sun to parital shade
Minimum Precipitation: 9-10 inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Planting Seed Rate: 5-7 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 250,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall/Spring
Planting Depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inches
 
Description
Crested Wheatgrass is a type of grass that belongs to the long-lived, drought, cold, and somewhat fire-tolerant, cool-season, vigorous bunchgrass category. This grass species is adapted to a wide range of environmental conditions and does well on a wide variety of soils, although it thrives best on well-drained loamy soils.
While Crested Wheatgrass has good palatability in spring and late fall, it becomes less during summer dormancy. This grass species is easily established, and its vigorous growth rate enables it to compete well with cheatgrass.
Crested Wheatgrass is a very important grass species for improving range, pasture, and wildlife habitat, as it is tolerant to close grazing. Its ability to thrive in harsh environments and its tolerance to grazing makes it a valuable asset to rangeland management. 
 
Resources
NRCS Plant Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=AGCR
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_agcr.pdf
NRCS Fact Sheet:  https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/factsheet/pdf/fs_agcr.pdf