Bearded couch
Elymus caninus
Bearded couch is a cool-season perennial grass native to woodland edges and shaded habitats across Eurasia, making it an excellent choice for naturalistic or meadow-style plantings. It thrives in part shade with average moisture and requires very little ongoing care once established. It is best used in wildlife gardens or ecological restoration projects rather than ornamental borders.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 72″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately To Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.5 – 8
Temperature
-40° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 16, 2020 by Henning Werth (cc-by-sa)
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