Leymus

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At-A-Glance Information

This genus of perennial grasses, known commonly as Wild Rye or Lyme Grass, needs full sun to light shade and little to moderate water. They are known and grown for their silver-blue to grey foliage and are very drought tolerant. They will stay green all year with regular summer waterings. 

leymus Species and Varietals

The best growing zones for Leymus vary depending on the species. For more information, see the species descriptions below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Leymus arenarius (Elymus arenarius) (Blue Lyme Grass)
This species grows well in zones A2, A3, 1-9 and 14-24, and is native to coastal northern and western Europe. It forms a low clump of blue-gray leaves topped with relatively inconspicuous flowers. Often sold as 'Glaucus'. Variety 'Blue Dune' is especially silver-blue in color.

Leymus condensatus
Best in zones 7-12 and 14-24, and native to coastal Southern California and the Channel Islands. This species has green leaves and reaches 9 feet tall and 6 feet wide when in bloom. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. The variety 'Canyon Prince' reaches just 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide, and has green new foliage that matures to a brilliant silver-blue color.

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Gallery

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Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

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Propagating camellias

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 410, Leymus (Lyme Grass, Wild Rye)
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