Beardless Wheatgrass
Pseudoroegneria spicata
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
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.
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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