Botanical Name: Leymus condensatus ‘Canyon Prince’
Common Name: Giant rye grass
Type of Plant: monocot: perennial
Character
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape A vigorous-growing plant – forms a conspicuous clump of upright and
spreading blue-green long slender leaves; the clump enlarges with age
Height 2-3'
Spread equal or more
Growth Rate moderate
Environment:
Exposure full sun: becomes elongated and spindly in shaded locations
Soil tolerates most, including clay; is a good soil binder
Hardiness (zones 8, 9, 14-24) tolerates some frost; thrives in sunny coastal locations
Morphology:
Leaves elongate, narrow grass-shaped, with a distinctive bright blue-gray
green color; to 2-3' long
Flowers inconspicuous, in long slender spikes the arise 4-6' above the plant
during the summer
Fruit a grain
Propagation:
by seed or division of the clump
Usage:
an attractive herbaceous filler in woodlands or mediterranean-theme
gardens; valued for its blue-green coloration and textural contrast with adjacent
plantings; useful as a soil stabilizer
Landscape Care:
Watering little is required in coastal areas after established; deep-soak 2
to 3 times/month at inland sites during warmer,drier months
Fertilizing none required; avoid application of high-nitrogen fertilizers
Pruning head back strongly to control size and encouage new foliage growth
Pests/Diseases relatively free
Special Conditions/Other
Origin: coastal meadow areas on San Miguel Island
Family: Poaceae
Notes:
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