# Interesting Facts About Bluebunch Wheatgrass
Bluebunch wheatgrass (Pseudoroegneria spicata) grows wild in the Western United States, especially the Great Plains and Intermountain regions. The native grass has a distinctive blue color that provides its common name.
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Livestock
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Bluebunch wheatgrass can be turned into hay, but its main advantage is as a grazing grass. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it's palatable to all forms of livestock. When grown to provide seed, it will generally produce 200 to 500 pounds of seed per acre.
Drought-tolerance
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Bluebunch wheatgrass is drought-tolerant. It's used to help prevent erosion in regions that receive little rain. How much rain varies: the natural form prefers 10 to 20 inches of rain a year, while the Secar cultivar works in areas with as little as 8 inches annually.
Variability
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Bluebunch wheatgrass is variable. It can grow 1 1/2 to 4 feet tall; its seed heads vary from 3 to 8 inches long. The grass has also been improved into several cultivars, including Goldar and Whitmar, which better meet different soil and water conditions.
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