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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. 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
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.

Gardening facts about Leymus cinereus plant

How to Grow Leymus cinereus

  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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