Elytrigia repens (L.) Desv. ex Nevski

Scientific Name: Elytrigia repens (L.) Desv. ex Nevski


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Elymus L./ Elytrigia repens (L.) Desv. ex Nevski

<i>Elytrigia repens</i> (L.) Desv. ex Nevski
General Information
Usda SymbolELRE3
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsELRE3

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Elytrigia repens (L.) Desv. ex Nevski.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-43
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum90
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.8
pH, Minimum5.2
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim43560
Planting Density per Acre, Minim19000
Precipitation, Maximum65
Precipitation, Minimum24
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassYes
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathYes
Height, Mature (feet)2.6
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Seed per Pound110000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductYes
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Elytrigia repens</i> (L.) Desv. ex Nevski

<i>Elytrigia repens</i> (L.) Desv. ex Nevski

<i>Elytrigia repens</i> (L.) Desv. ex Nevski

<i>Elytrigia repens</i> (L.) Desv. ex Nevski

<i>Elytrigia repens</i> (L.) Desv. ex Nevski

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