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Leymus condensatus (Giant wild rye)

Other names: Giant rye, Elymus condensatus, Giant wildrye, Aneurolepidium condensatum

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Species
L. condensatus is a vigorous, evergreen grass forming a dense clump of arching, linear, mid-green leaves and racemes of softly hairy, green then pale brown flower spikelets in summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
2.5 m 2 m 2-5 years
8 ft 6 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny position. An easy plant to grow, tolerating poor soil, drought and coastal conditions. Site carefully, as this plant can be invasive. May be stress deciduous in periods of extreme drought.

Suggested uses

Ground Cover, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming, Arching, Tall

Native to

Southern California (United States), Channel Islands (United States)

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Cut back every 2-3 years in autumn, more frequently in areas with regular rainfall.

Propagation methods

Division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Divide and replant clumps in autumn or early spring

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Cut back in autumn (optional)

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

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Leymus condensatus 'Canyon Prince' Giant wild rye 'Canyon Prince'
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