Blue Wild Rye
Elymusglaucus

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Elymus (EL-ih-mus)
Species: glaucus (GLAW-kus)

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds