Elymus arenarius
Cool season grass that tolerates hot weather. Steel-blue foliage, that can be invasive, which is great for controlling erosion on a bank. Spreads by rhizomes.
Grows best in Full Sun but will tolerate light shade. Narrow, blue-green spikes in early summer that turn beige in Autumn.
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| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Perennial grass |
| Foliage Type |
Dormant in winter |
| Height |
2' - 4' |
| Spread |
1' - 4' |
| Shape |
Clump-forming |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Bluish-green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Beige |
| Flowering Season |
Summer |
| Flower Color |
Straw-colored |
| Berries |
N/A |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun and Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average: ensure planting area provides adequate drainage |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
4 - 10 |
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