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Common name: "Blue Lyme Grass" or "Wild Rye"
Latin name:
Elymus glaucus - synonym Leymus glaucus

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Zone: 7 - 9
Elevation to:
6000'
Growth habit:
Upright clump   
Max height:
30"
Spread: 16" - 24"
Flowers: Yes
Flower type: Tufts above plant
Native to area: No
Sunshine:
Water:
Ornamental Grasses Cultivation: Plant Blue Lyme Grass in fertile well drained soil in full sun. Blue Lyme Grass thrives in heat which makes it an excellent candidate for planting near south facing buildings. Space container grown plants 24" - 36" apart.

Blue Lyme Grass, which is also goes by the name of Wild Rye is not winter hardy in Colorado.

Propagation:
Purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center.

Pests ~ Diseases:
Damping off, powdery mildew, fungal leaf spot.

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