Rough-stemmed wheatgrass

Rough-stemmed wheatgrass (Elymus trachycaulus ssp. trachycaulus) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green.
It grows rapidly from rhizomes to a height of about 2 feet with roots at least 16 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 6-7.2, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Elymus trachycaulus ssp. trachycaulus profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Elymus Category:Native perennial grasses and sedges Category:North American natives Category:Threatened or endangered natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Self-seeding natives Category:Natives between 1 and 3 feet tall Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:Salt-tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs