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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

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    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

    Cool season bunchgrass. Grows in lower and/or moister sites in the shrub-steppe. Large seeds, important to Native Americans.

    By: Desert Jewels Nursery

    Gardening facts about Leymus cinereus plant

    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

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    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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    Leymus triticoides

    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
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    Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'

    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
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