Elymus hispidus

Synonyms

Leymus hispidus
Agropyron intermedium subsp. glaucum
Elymus glaucus misapplied
Agropyron intermedium
Agropyron glaucum

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Grass Like

Loosely tufted perennial grass about 75cm tall, with upright or arching, linear, bristly, pale silvery-blue leaves to 20cm long and slender flower spikes of up to 8-flowered spikelets in early and midsummer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand Chalk
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Poaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming, Tufted
Genus
Elymus can be tufted or rhizomatous perennial grasses, with linear, deciduous leaves, sometimes attractively coloured, and flattened flower spikes in summer and autumn
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Europe to Pakistan

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moist but well-drained soil in full sun. See ornamental grasses cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by seed in situ in autumn or spring or propagate by division from mid spring to early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Prairie planting
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover

Pruning

Cut back to ground level in late autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust