Leymus condensatus

Also Known As

Giant Wild Rye
Lyme Grass

Plant type

grass / grass like

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 2'-8'

planting zones

8b-10b

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Leymus condensatus plant details

Leymus condensatus is an evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leymus condensatus

Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: aggressive

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leymus condensatus

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The stiff steel-blue blades of this native ornamental grow up to 6' tall and often turn a brilliant golden color with the first hard frost. Powdery blue flowering plumes appear in spring above the foliage and fade to tawny beige with age. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions including aridity, drought, poor or clay soils, part shade and seasonal wetness, giant wild rye is a strong contender for any garden. Like most members of the genus, this species is an aggressive spreader and should be contained in the small garden. Hardy to 10 °F. Coastal ranges from Baja California north and Channel Islands.