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Beginner
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0.5m
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1.5m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Elymus canadensis
Other names: Nodding wild rye, Canada wild rye
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Genus: Elymus
Species: E. canadensis - E. canadensis is a clump-forming, ornamental grass with bluish-green, flat leaves and arching, rye-like spikes which bloom in summer and remain into winter.
Elymus canadensis is: Semi evergreen
Flower: Green, Silvery-grey in Summer; Brown in Winter
Foliage: Blue-green, Green in Summer; Green, Blue-green in Autumn; Blue-green in Winter
Habit: Arching, Tall
Elymus canadensis (Canada wild rye ) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Ground Cover
Cultivation: Plant in free draining soil in a sunny position. An easy plant to grow, tolerating poor soil, drought and coastal conditions. Keep in check, as this plant can be invasive.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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