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Dorudicus wild rye

Elymus dorudicus

Poaceae
Grass
Ornamental
Evergreen

About this plant

Elymus dorudicus, also known as Dorudicus wild rye, is an ornamental grass that thrives in full sun and prefers medium water conditions. It grows to a height of 0.6–1.2 meters and is suitable for USDA zones 5–9. This evergreen grass has a clumping habit and prefers loamy, sandy, or clay soils. It is not fragrant and does not attract pollinators, nor is it toxic.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Clay

Height

0.6–1.2 m

Spread

0.3–0.6 m

Zones

5–9

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Growing Tips

This grass requires full sun and medium water. It is adaptable to various soil types, including loamy, sandy, and clay soils. As an evergreen, it provides year-round interest. Due to its clumping nature, it can be used as a specimen plant or in borders. Proper spacing should be considered to allow for its mature width.

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