tall wheatgrass
Elytrigia elongata 'Jose Select'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flowers:
Yellowish Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Tall wheatgrass (Elytrigia elongata 'Jose Select') should be watered once per week with approximately 1 inch of water. Make sure to not over water the plant - it should remain in slightly moist soil. Additionally, water the plant in the morning so that the moisture can be absorbed by the roots by the end of the day.
sunlight
Tall wheatgrass (Elytrigia elongata 'Jose Select') requires full sun to partial shade exposure with 5-7 hours of direct sunlight per day. It grows best in moist, well draining soil with a pH range from 5.5 to 7.0. It prefers cooler climates and will not tolerate temperatures above 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29º Celsius). Additionally, tall wheatgrass is not tolerant of drought conditions and requires moderate amounts of water to thrive.
pruning
Tall wheatgrass, Elytrigia elongata 'Jose Select', should be pruned annually in late winter or early spring. For this particular plant, the pruning should be relatively light; no more than a third of the height of the plant should be removed. This will allow for the remaining foliage to remain healthy and encourage new, vibrant growth. If needed, additional thinning can take place after the first initial pruning. Additionally, any dead or damaged leaves or stems should be removed as soon as they are discovered.
