Elymus elymoides ssp. elymoides

A lovely bunch grass for dry sunny spots. Seeds heads are highly ornamental. Good spring forage for livestock.

Plant Family: Poaceae

Plant Type: Grass

Height by Width: 18in. H x 18in. W

Growth Habit: Upright

Deciduous/Evergreen: Drought deciduous

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Occasional to moderate

Cold Hardy to: 9,500'

Flower Season: Spring

Flower Color: Golden

Endangered?:

Distribution: Klamath Ranges, Cascade Ranges, Sierra Nevada, Transverse Ranges, Peninsular Ranges, Great Basin, Deserts

Natural Habitat: Dry, open areas

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References

Harlow, Nora and Kristin Jakob. Wild Lilies, Irises, and Grasses: Gardening with California Monocots. Berkely and Los Angeles, CA: University of California Press. 2003.

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