Elymus triticoides Squaw grass (Gramineae)

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Elymus triticoides
Squaw grass
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The Elymus triticoides plant species is found in Western N. America - Washington to California and east to Montana. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Squaw grass.

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Latin Name:  Elymus triticoides
Common Name:  Squaw grass
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  Buckley.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry to moist river flats, saline meadows and sand dunes[60].

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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