Volga Wild Rye
Herb latin name: Volga Wild Rye,Volga Wild Rye Extract
Latin name: Leymus racemosus
Synonyms: Elymus giganteus, Elymus racemosusElymus giganteus, Elymus racemosus
Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry sandy soils. Other uses of Volga Wild Rye: Plants have an extensive spreading root system and are used to stabilize inland saHabitat of the herb: the herb: Dry sandy soils.
Other uses of Volga Wild Rye: Plants have an extensive spreading root system and are used to stabilize inland sand dunes, though they do not tolerate salty conditions.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow mid spring in situ and only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within 2 weeks. If the supply of seed is limited, it can also be sown in mid spring in a cold frame. Only just cover the seed. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in summer Division in spring or summer. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Cultivation of Volga Wild Rye: Dry sandy soils.
Medicinal use of the herb: None known
Known hazards of Leymus racemosus: None known
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