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California Native Plant

Leymus arenarius 'Glaucus'

Blue Wildrye

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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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.