Thinopyrum intermedium
Thinopyrum intermedium
Thinopyrum
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Intermediate wheatgrass is a hardy perennial grain crop that thrives with minimal care once established. It prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate some drought conditions. This grass is primarily grown for agricultural purposes and soil stabilization.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Deep Watering To Encourage Deep Root Growth
Soil pH
5.6 – 8.4
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Albania
Alberta
Algeria
Arizona
Austria
British Columbia
Bulgaria
California
Central European Rus
Colorado
Czechoslovakia
East Aegean Is.
East European Russia
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Idaho
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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