Leymus arenarius 'Glauca'
Blue Wildrye
Description
The Blue Wildrye is a cool season, upright perennial bunchgrass that grows 2'-3' tall. It has bluish blades and flowers that bloom in the summer. This grass can tolerate drought, clay soils, and establishes rapidly. The Blue Wildrye is native to CA and is a beneficial insect plant.
Plant Type
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
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.