Quackgrass
Elymus repens
Elymus
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This aggressive spreading grass is considered a weed in most garden settings due to its invasive rhizome system. While extremely hardy and low-maintenance, it requires constant management to prevent it from overtaking other plants. Best avoided in cultivated gardens.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Regularly To Maintain Consistent Soil Moisture
Soil pH
5.2 – 7.8
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Alaska
Albania
Alberta
Algeria
Altay
Amur
Antipodean Is.
Argentina Northeast
Argentina South
Arizona
Arkansas
Austria
Azores
Baleares
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 15, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Quentin LEBASTARD (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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