Wildrye

Leymus × vancouverensis

Wildrye

Chase, Agnes; Hitchcock, A. S.

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Leymus
Species:
Leymus × vancouverensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
4-6 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug, sep
Bloom Colors:
Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: California, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
adapted to coastal dune environments

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o