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Elymus glaucus Blue wildrye

Cool season tufted perennial bunchgrass which is highly desirable for use in erosion control seedings. Commonly found thriving in moist meadows, woodlands, or forests at mid elevations throughout its range. This species’ attractive, bluegreen foliage adds value to commercial landscaping projects where slope or site stabilization is needed.

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Species Attributes

Height:

13 - 25 in. or taller

Life Form:

Bunchgrass

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Cool

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

16 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Not Adapted

Moderately Coarse:

Best

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Average

Fine:

Marginal

Soil pH
Acidic:

Average

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

12 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

22.30 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

134,500

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring Fall

Varieties:

Arlington

Arlington is the first released cultivar of blue wildrye. The variety was selected primarily for its agronomic performance and uniformity. Has excellent seed vigor and seed yield with higher tolerance to disease. (Released 1995, source of ecotype: Snohomish County, WA)

Variety Release Notes:
ELGL-Arlington.pdf
Elkton

Slightly taller in stem height and more persistent than Arlington variety. Initiates spring regrowth and seed maturity earlier than other varieties. Excellent forage biomass producer. (Released 1997, source of ecotype: Douglas County, OR)

Variety Release Notes:
ELGL-Elkton.pdf
Union Flat
Variety Release Notes:
White Pass
Variety Release Notes:
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