Tall Wheatgrass

Agropyron elongatum

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Basic Information

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae

Genus: agropyron

Plant ID (slug): agropyron-elongatum

Numeric ID: 23406

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Agropyron elongatum is an evergreen Perennial growing to 1.8 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline and saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern Mediterranean region, from southern Europe to Asia Minor and the Crimea.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Agropyron elongatum Tall Wheatgrass