Elymus triticoides
$0.53 – $7.70
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Creeping wild rye
This long-lived semi-evergreen, spreading perennial grass grows 1.5 to 4′ tall.
Near riverbanks, this native great for erosion control because of its rhizomatous growth habit. Also, it tolerates trampling and mowing. It has been a superstar at out-competing some invasive weeds.
One of our more common riparian understory grasses, this grass stays greener into the summer than other cool-season grasses. It also provides quality waterfowl and upland bird nesting habitat.
Previously named Leymus triticoides.
Lifeform: Grass
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
| Container | D-16-O, D-40-O, RP, SC, SCSO, TB2, 1-Gal, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o, D-40S-o, SCS, Stub, StubS, StubS-o, TB2S, TB2S-o |
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| Ecological Value | Near riverbanks, this bunchgrass is great for erosion control because of its rhizomatous growth habit. It also provides quality waterfowl and upland bird nesting habita |
| Historical Uses | Seeds were used by Native Americans for food. |
| Distribution | native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 7500 feet |
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| Habitat | Saline meadows, oak woodlands, riparian sites, valleys, foothills and mountain flats. |
