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Elymus glaucus
Elymus glaucus Buckley
Blue Wild Rye, Blue Wildrye
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: elgl
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Blue wild rye is a cool-season, tufted perennial bunchgrass. The loose to dense tufts are made up of 2-4 ft., leafy culms, each with a erect, to somewhat nodding, seedhead. Foliage is blue-green in color.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Leaf: Gray-Green
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AK , AR , AZ , CA , CO , ID , IL , MI , MO , MT , ND , NM , NV , NY , OK , OR , SD , TX , UT , WA , WYCanada: AB , ON , SK
Native Distribution: Ont. & n. MI to s. AK, s. through the Black Hills & CO, to NM & CA; also s.w. MO & n.w. AR
Native Habitat: Open woods; moist meadows; drier hills
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Soil Description: Moist to dry, well-drained soils.
Conditions Comments: A desirable species for use in erosion control. The attractive, blue-green foliage adds value to commercial landscaping projects.
Propagation
Description: Sow seed.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: No pretreatment is necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes
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National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Additional resources
USDA: Find Elymus glaucus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Elymus glaucus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Elymus glaucus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff