Leymus condensatus 'Canyon Prince'

Also Known As

Aneurolepidium condensatum
Elymus condensatus
Canyon Prince Wild Rye
Giant Wild Rye

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Leymus condensatus 'Canyon Prince' plant details

Leymus condensatus 'Canyon Prince' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In fall and summer silver flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leymus condensatus 'Canyon Prince'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: silver blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leymus condensatus 'Canyon Prince'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Luscious silvery blue blades

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Similar to the species, but with intense blue-gray foliage, this popular selection was made on Prince Islet off of San Miguel Island by the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Growing to only 3' it is perhaps better suited for smaller gardens, though it still possesses the aggressive spreading nature of the species. It is also less free-flowering than the species but just as tolerant of a wide range of conditions.