Leymus arenarius 'Glauca' |
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Blue Wildrye |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.