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Blue Wildrye (Elymus glaucus) is a species of wild rye. This grass is a common and widespread species native to North America from Alaska to New York to northern Mexico. It is found in every region of California except the low desert.
This perennial bunchgrass grows as narrow tufts of several erect stems. It has a thick, fibrous root system, sometimes with rhizomes, and the stems may form stolons. The tip of each stem features a few spikelets that form a narrow, pointed flower cluster.
This is a popular accent grass for the garden and also used in restoration projects. It can hybridize with other species of Elymus to produce highly variable forms.
Grass
1 - 5 ft Tall
1 ft Wide
Upright
Fast
Summer Semi-deciduous
Yellow
Summer
Deer resistant
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Low
Max 2x / month once established
Easy
Tolerates cold to -15° F
Medium
Tolerates a wide variety of soils.
Tolerates serpentine soil.,Tolerates sodic soil..
Soil PH: 5.0 - 8.2
For propagating by seed: No treatment.
1, 2*, 3*, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 8, 9, 10*, 11, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*
Prairies, grasslands, meadows, other open places
Chaparral, Foothill Woodland, Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Valley Grassland, Yellow Pine Forest
Common native grass associates in the far west coastal prairies are Danthonia californica, Deschampsia caespitosa, Festuca idahoensis and Nassella pulchra. Can be combined with virtually any woodland or chaparral plants. Seaside daisy around its base creates a stunning display.
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Likely
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Confirmed
Anthophora exigua
Carterocephalus palaemon
California Mason Bee
Osmia californica