Elymus hispidus
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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
Scientific classification
- Species
- Elymus hispidus (Elymus hispidus)
- Genus
- Elymus
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Elymus hispidus
Distribution map
Europe to Pakistan
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Elymus hispidus
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Elymus hispidus care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningCut back to ground level in late autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in situ in autumn or spring or propagate by division from mid spring to early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moist but well-drained soil in full sun. See ornamental grasses cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust
Pests
Generally pest-free
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