How much sun does Beardless Wheatgrass need?

Beardless Wheatgrass grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Beardless Wheatgrass bloom?

Beardless Wheatgrass blooms in May and June.

Where is Beardless Wheatgrass native?

Beardless Wheatgrass (Pseudoroegneria spicata) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 12 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

Is Beardless Wheatgrass toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Beardless Wheatgrass as toxic to livestock.

What pollinators does Beardless Wheatgrass attract?

Beardless Wheatgrass draws bees.

Is Beardless Wheatgrass HOA-friendly?

Beardless Wheatgrass is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Beardless Wheatgrass

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Pseudoroegneria spicata

Last reviewed: June 2026

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Beardless Wheatgrass as toxic to livestock.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–36" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

May, Jun

Native to

AZ, CA, CO, ID and 12 more states

Pollinators

bees

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Sierra Nevada Central Basin and Range Mojave Basin and Range Chihuahuan Deserts

Bluebunch wheatgrass is a bunchgrass that forms neat, upright clumps with blue-green foliage. It produces attractive seed heads in late spring and maintains its form through most of the year, making it an excellent low-water landscaping choice.

In an HOA neighborhood

Beardless Wheatgrass is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

This grass provides important habitat and food for native wildlife, with its flowers attracting bees in late spring. The seeds feed birds and small mammals throughout the summer and fall.

Common questions

How much sun does Beardless Wheatgrass need?: Beardless Wheatgrass grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Beardless Wheatgrass bloom?: Beardless Wheatgrass blooms in May and June.
Where is Beardless Wheatgrass native?: Beardless Wheatgrass (Pseudoroegneria spicata) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 12 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
Is Beardless Wheatgrass toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Beardless Wheatgrass as toxic to livestock.
What pollinators does Beardless Wheatgrass attract?: Beardless Wheatgrass draws bees.
Is Beardless Wheatgrass HOA-friendly?: Beardless Wheatgrass is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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