Blue Wildrye | Elymus glaucus

The image shows a close-up of two green plant stems, highlighting their textures and colors, with visible purple markings.
The image shows a patch of tall grasses and weeds, with some rocks in the background, indicating a natural outdoor setting.
The image shows close-up shots of tall, purple-hued grass or plant stems, highlighting their intricate details and textures.
The image shows a close-up of two green plant stems, highlighting their textures and colors, with visible purple markings.
The image shows a patch of tall grasses and weeds, with some rocks in the background, indicating a natural outdoor setting.
The image shows close-up shots of tall, purple-hued grass or plant stems, highlighting their intricate details and textures.

According to Heritage Seedlings, “This tall (up to 5 feet in flower) perennial grass is native to many western states and does well in a variety of habitats. The flowers are in spikes with long awns and turn golden brown in our mid-summer prairies looking impressive as they wave in the breeze. This is not a dominant grass of our Willamette Valley prairies but an important component to add diversity to a site.” Images taken by Matt Lavin and used under the Share-Alike 2.0 License.

 

Plant Details

Habitats Upland Prairie and Savanna, Wet Prairie
Mature Height 5 ft.
Shade Preference part sun
Soil Tolerance Moist to dry, well-drained soils.