Beardless Wheatgrass
Pseudoroegneria spicata
Last reviewed: August 2026
Beardless Wheatgrass (Pseudoroegneria spicata) is a perennial grass native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 12 more states. It blooms in May and June. The flowers draw bees. It reads as an intentional, HOA-friendly planting in the right spot.
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
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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.
Growing Beardless Wheatgrass
Grow Beardless Wheatgrass in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 36 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- 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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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