Elymus elymoides--selected blue

Common Name:
Squirreltail
Plant Type:
Grass
Family:
Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
12 inches high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
banks
Flowering Season:
Summer

Flower Color:
Not applicable
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

Perennial ryegrass is found in many plant communities of North America west of the Mississippi River. It forms low loose clumps with blue-grey leaves. Plumes of flowers arch over the leaves in spring. It grows in many situations, tolerating soils from sand to clay, and is useful on banks, for naturalizing and in dry gardens.