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Leymus condensatus

 
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Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Leymus (LEE-mus) (Info)
Species: condensatus (kon-den-SAY-tus) (Info)

Synonym:Aneurolepidium condensatum
Synonym:Elymus condensatus

Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
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Bloom Time:
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Foliage:
Grown for foliage

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
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Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
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Seed Collecting:
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No positives
2 neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral palmbob On Jun 18, 2005, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

common spreading California native, which is properly called Leymus now (Elymus old name, from what I gather). Greenish, wide blades of grass. Can be invasive for garden use.

Neutral smiln32 On Nov 9, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

A large clumping green grass. Drought resistant in most areas. It will tolerate seasonal flooding. It will grow in a variety of soil and sun conditions. Grows in zones 6 - 10.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Malibu, California



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