Poaceae
Thinopyrum junceiforme
Thinopyrum junceiforme
Also known as Agropyron junceum var. megastachys, Agropyron junceum subsp. boreoatlanticum, Triticum junceum var. microstachyum, Elytrigia junceiformis
Zones 4–9Sun Full SunWater LowCare Low
Native Plants · Coastal · Salt-Tolerant · Erosion-Control · Dune · Hardy · Wheatgrass · Seaside · Drought-Tolerant
Pet-safeBeginner-friendly
Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
This coastal wheatgrass is extremely hardy and tolerates salt spray and sandy soils. Perfect for seaside gardens and erosion control on dunes. Requires minimal care once established and prefers well-draining soil.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply but infrequently, allow soil to dry between waterings · Every 14-21 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 2.5 ft
- Spread
- 18 in
- Spacing
- 24 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Baltic States, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, FøRoyar, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Selvagens, South Australia, Svalbard, Sweden, Tasmania, Victoria
Sources: trefle, usda
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