Hairy Couch,Intermediate Wheatgrass. A tufted, perennial grass with narrow arching pale silvery blue leaves. Flower spikes in summer. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Elymus hispidus
A tufted, perennial grass with narrow arching pale silvery blue leaves. Flower spikes in summer.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Elymus |
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Species | hispidus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Hairy Couch, Intermediate Wheatgrass |
Flower Colour | brown |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 80cm |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | silver, blue |
Flowers From | May, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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