Leymus triticoides 'Lagunita'

Plant type

groundcover, grass / grass like

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"-36"

planting zones

7a-11

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Leymus triticoides 'Lagunita' plant details

Leymus triticoides 'Lagunita' is an evergreen groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leymus triticoides 'Lagunita'

Plant type: groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: lawn alternative

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leymus triticoides 'Lagunita'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

No need to go lawn free when you can just go native! This beautiful, low-growing, low-maintenance, evergreen CA native grass selected by grass guru John Greenlee is perfect for any full sun or part sun garden - tolerating sand, clay, no Summer water, and even seasonal flooding! ‘Lagunita’ spreads fairly quickly by rhizome, but doesn’t reseed, so you don’t have to worry about it showing up in unwanted places. Growing only 1-1.5’ tall with an erect habit, it’s suitable for no-mow yards, but it can also be mowed regularly for a traditional appearance. Stays green longer in no-water gardens than most native grasses, but an occasional watering (once or twice a month depending on climate) will keep it green all year!