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Leymus arenarius 'Glaucus'
Blue Wildrye
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer:
Description
The blue wild rye is a cool season, upright perennial bunchgrass that grows 2'-3 ft. tall. It has bluish blades and flowers that bloom in the summer. This grass can tolerate drought, clay soils, and establishes rapidly. The blue wild rye is native to CA and is a beneficial insect plant. -Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.