Elytrigia — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Elytrigia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Elytrigia juncea
Elytrigia juncea
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils, preferring a sandy soil and a sunny position. Established plants are drought resistant. Tolerates saline soils.
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Elytrigia repens
Elytrigia repens
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Couch grass can succeed in any soil, though it grows best in light sandy soils. It is a rapidly spreading, persistent and pernicious weed that should only be introduced with great caution. It tolerates a pH in the range 4.2 to 8.3.
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