Elymus glauca Blue wild rye (Gramineae)

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Elymus glauca
Blue wild rye
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The Elymus glauca plant species is found in N. America - Ontario and Michigan to British Columbia, south to Colorado and California. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Blue wild rye. Some home gardeners know the variety as Leymus secalinus.

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Latin Name:  Elymus glauca
Common Name:  Blue wild rye
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  Buckley.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Moist or dry open thickets and shores[43].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow mid spring in situ and only just cover the seed[162]. Germination should take place within 2 weeks. If the supply of seed is limited, it can also be sown in mid spring in a cold frame. Only just cover the seed. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in summer[K] Division in spring or summer[162]. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

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