Giant Wildrye
(Leymus condensatus)
Giant Wildrye (Leymus condensatus)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Leymus condensatus, commonly known as Giant Wildrye, is an evergreen perennial grass native to coastal sage scrub, chaparral, oak woodlands, and Joshua tree woodlands of California, as well as regions in Northern Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet and a width of 3-4 feet, forming dense bunches or clumps. The foliage is a distinctive silver-blue color, providing year-round visual interest. Giant Wildrye is particularly noted for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in a variety of soil conditions.
Giant Wildrye is valued for its low water requirements and its adaptability to different soil types, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping, habitat restoration, and erosion control. It is also used in ornamental plantings for its striking foliage and as a natural screen or border plant. While it prefers full sun or part shade, it is versatile and can tolerate a range of light conditions. This grass is also known for its ability to hybridize with Leymus triticoides, resulting in the hybrid Leymus x multiflorus. Care should be taken in cultivation to prevent unwanted spreading through self-seeding or rhizome growth.CC BY-SA 4.0
Giant Wildrye is valued for its low water requirements and its adaptability to different soil types, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping, habitat restoration, and erosion control. It is also used in ornamental plantings for its striking foliage and as a natural screen or border plant. While it prefers full sun or part shade, it is versatile and can tolerate a range of light conditions. This grass is also known for its ability to hybridize with Leymus triticoides, resulting in the hybrid Leymus x multiflorus. Care should be taken in cultivation to prevent unwanted spreading through self-seeding or rhizome growth.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 2-3 feet
- Width: 3-4 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Erosion Control, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Salt Tolerant
Natural Habitat
Coastal sage scrub, chaparral, oak woodlands, and Joshua tree woodlands
Other Names
Common Names: Giant Ryegrass, Élyme Géant
Scientific Names: , Leymus condensatus, Elymus condensatus, Aneurolepidium condensatum,
GBIF Accepted Name: Leymus condensatus (J.Presl) Á.Löve