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    Elymus elymoides

    Also Known As

    • Squirreltail

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 1-12

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    Elymus elymoides plant details

    Elymus elymoides is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in alkaline, clay and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Elymus elymoides

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: tan blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Elymus elymoides

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: erosion, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline, clay and gritty

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Squirreltail (a species of wild rye) is a long lived perennial bunch grass growing to around half a 1.5' in height. It is adapted to a wide range of soils. It can withstand high salt, alkali, and high lime, and grows well in deep to shallow soils of textures ranging from sands to clays. Very effective for wind erosion control. Native to California and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. This grass is considered a very good forage for sheep. It is best for grazing during the winter, when it is small and green. No Historical Uses found. Found in a common component of sagebrush (artemisia spp.)/grass communities of the intermountain shrubsteppe. Communitites located in Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Lodgepole Forest, Subalpine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral, Valley Grassland, Alpine Fell-fields Between 0 and 13,123 feet.

    By: The Watershed Nursery

    Gardening facts about Elymus elymoides plant

    How to Grow Elymus elymoides

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • alkaline
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • erosion control
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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