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Leymus cinereus
Also Known As
- Elymus cinereus
- Basin Wildrye
- Great Basin Wild Rye
Plant type
grass / grass like
size
- H: 5'-8'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 4a-10b
Leymus cinereus plant details
Leymus cinereus is a deciduous grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. 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 cinereus
- Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Leymus cinereus
- USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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By: Matt Lavin
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How to Grow Leymus cinereus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- birds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Beardless Wild Rye, Creeping Wild Rye
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 1'-4'
Width: 4'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Elymus arenarius 'Blue Dune', Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
2a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - bright shade
- regular - occasional
aka Agropyron magellanicum, Elymus magellanicum, Leymus magellanicum, Blue Dune Grass, Blue Wheat Grass, Wheat Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 24"
Width: 18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - low
- dry in summer
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