Giant Wildrye (Leymus condensatus) is a perennial grass native to Western US states (such as California) that can thrive in USDA Zones 7–10. Reaching a mature height of 5–10 feet with a massive, tall, stout clump-forming growth habit, it features wide, coarse grayish-green leaf blades and produces thick, dense seed spikes up to a foot long. It thrives in dry to moist soils on chaparral slopes, canyon bottoms, and coastal bluffs and is ideal for steep slope bioengineering erosion control, firebreak buffer creation, and wildlife shelter.
Giant Wild Rye is a perennial grass that can grow up to 6 feet tall. It is commonly used in erosion control and restoration projects due to its ability to stabilize soil. This grass prefers full sun and is often found in coastal scrub, chaparral, and riparian habitats.
Species Attributes
Seeds Per lb
130000
Growing Region
California, Southwest
Native
California, Intermountain West
Life Form
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
Sun
Precipitation Requirements
Low
Mature Height
1-4 ft
Flowering Season
Cool/Warm Season
Cool
Bloat/Non-Bloat
Bloom Color
Bunch/Sod
Bunch
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