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Elymus glaucus - Blue Wildrye

Market price from $0.95 to $1.40

Elymus glaucus is the illustrious Blue Wildrye, a perennial grass of North American origin renowned for its resilience and versatile beauty. Gracefully arcing up to 4 feet high, clusters of slender silver-blue leaves paint a striking tapestry of color in any landscape, amplifying your garden's visual interest with their arresting verticality. Showcasing a vivid display of petite blue or purplish flower spikes that bloom amid summer's warmth, this grassy gem imbues your yard with a touch of wild allure. Thanks to its splendid drought tolerance, it nurtures vibrant greenery with minimal water usage, making it both eco-friendly and easy on your resources. Undeterred by the spectrum of lighting from gleaming full sun to restful light shade, Blue Wildrye is effortlessly adaptable. Additionally, its superb hardiness makes it ideal for erosion control and habitat restoration — a truly dynamic addition to any garden plot or ambitious landscaping venture, setting the stage for a landscape that’s not only stunning, but also nurturing for the local ecosystem.

  • Size: Up to 4 feet tall
  • Flowers: Spikes of tiny blue or purplish flowers in summer
  • Foliage: Narrow, silver-blue leaves
  • Water usage: Low (drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to light shade
  • Use: Ideal for erosion control and habitat restoration
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