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Western Wheatgrass
Pascopyrum smithii
Western Wheatgrass
In stock · from $14.99
Light, silvery blue-green grass makes good forage material and erosion control with strong rhizomes that spread. Tolerates a range of soil conditions but prefers well-draining fine soils. Native and can spread aggressively in favored conditions.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-15.
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Does well at higher elevations.
Quick answers
How big does Western Wheatgrass get?
About 30-36" tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Western Wheatgrass need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Western Wheatgrass need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Western Wheatgrass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Western Wheatgrass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Western Wheatgrass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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