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Leymus condensatus (Giant wild rye)
1 hour care
per year
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2.5m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Leymus condensatus
Other names
Giant wild rye, Giant rye, Elymus condensatus, Giant wildrye, Aneurolepidium condensatum
Genus
Leymus Leymus
Species
L. condensatus - 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.
Leymus condensatus is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Arching, Tall
Flower
Green in Summer; Pale-brown in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Cut back every 2-3 years in autumn, more frequently in areas with regular rainfall.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Leymus condensatus (Giant wild rye) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Foliage only, Ground Cover
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Leymus condensatus
Other names
Giant wild rye, Giant rye, Elymus condensatus, Giant wildrye, Aneurolepidium condensatum
Genus
Leymus Leymus
Species
L. condensatus - 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.
Native to
Channel Islands, USA, Southern California, USA
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Arching, Tall
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Colour
Flower
Green in Summer; Pale-brown in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Cut back every 2-3 years in autumn, more frequently in areas with regular rainfall.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Leymus condensatus (Giant wild rye) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Foliage only, Ground Cover
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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