Leymus triticoides

Also Known As

Beardless Wild Rye
Creeping Wild Rye

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

size

H: 1'-4'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

7a-11

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Leymus triticoides plant details

Leymus triticoides is a deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leymus triticoides

Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 1 FT - 4 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leymus triticoides

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, erosion, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This long-lived semi-evergreen, spreading perennial grass grows 1.5 to 4' tall. Near riverbanks, this native great for erosion control because of its rhizomatous growth habit. Also, it tolerates trampling and mowing. It has been a superstar at out-competing some invasive weeds. One our more common riparian understory grasses, this grass stays greener into the summer than other cool-season grasses. It also provides quality waterfowl and upland bird nesting habitat. Native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. Near riverbanks, this bunchgrass is great for erosion control because of its rhizomatous growth habit. It also provides quality waterfowl and upland bird nesting habitat. Seeds were used by Native Americans for food. Found in saline meadows, oak woodlands, riparian sites, valleys, foothills and mountain flats. Communitites located in Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Lodgepole Forest, Subalpine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral, Valley Grassland, Wetland-riparian Between 0 and 7500 feet.

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How to Grow Leymus triticoides

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- erosion control
- verticillium wilt resistant