Blue Wildrye

Elymus glaucus, Poaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sulphur CloverTrifolium ochroleucon

Nitrogen Fixation

Sky LupineLupinus nanus

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Roundleaf CassiaChamaecrista rotundifolia

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Cluster-flowered SweetvetchHedysarum glomeratum

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Wood Bitter VetchVicia dumetorum

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Oriental BurnetSanguisorba tenuifolia

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Tree MedicMedicago arborea

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

White-flowered Pigeon PeaAtylosia albicans

Nitrogen Fixation

Drummond's MilkvetchAstragalus drummondii

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Hairy Birdsfoot TrefoilLotus subbiflorus

Tall wildrye grass creates shade and root competition that limits small trefoil growth

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlSoil BuildingCarbon SequestrationWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Blue Wildrye grow in?

Blue Wildrye grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Blue Wildrye?

Good companions for Blue Wildrye include Sulphur Clover, Sky Lupine, Roundleaf Cassia, Cluster-flowered Sweetvetch, Wood Bitter Vetch.

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