Blue Wildrye
Blue Wildrye
Elymus glaucus
Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Cool
Cover:
Moderate,
Low
Seedling rate:
8-12 lbs/acre
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Location
Min elevation:
3000
Max elevation:
8000
Counties:
Douglas,
Carson City,
Washoe,
Humboldt,
Elko
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Moderate
Lifespan:
Short
Survival:
Moderate
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Genetics
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Available