Elymus elymoides
$2.10
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Squirreltail
Squirreltail (a species of wild rye) is a long lived perennial bunch grass growing to around half a 1.5′ in height. Space 36″ apart.
It is adapted to a wide range of soils. It can withstand high salt, alkali, and high lime, and grows well in deep to shallow soils of textures ranging from sands to clays.
Very effective for wind erosion control.
Lifeform: Grass
Sun: Full Sun
Water:
Other: Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control
Container | Stub-O, Stub, StubS |
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Ecological Value | This grass is considered a very good forage for sheep. It is best for grazing during the winter, when it is small and green. |
Historical Uses | No Historical Uses found. |
Distribution | Native to California and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. |
Elevation | Between 0 and 13,123 feet |
Communities | |
Habitat | A common component of sagebrush (Artemisia spp.)/grass communities of the Intermountain shrubsteppe |