Giant Wildrye
Leymus condensatus
Anthony Valois and the National Park Service
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Leymus
- Species:
- Leymus condensatus
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- apr
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: California, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Apamea cuculliformis, Armyworm moth (Pseudaletia unipuncta), Benjaminiola colorada, Brown Ctenucha (Ctenucha brunnea), Mammifrontia rileyi, Mesapamea stipata
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in coastal and inland scrub habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o