Standout Blue Wildrye Grass
Leymus glaucus
LAY-mus GLAW-kus
Perennials: Ornamental grass
Blue Lyme Grass
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Erect stems, clump forming native grass. Cold hardy, very drought tolerant, and very robust.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Blue-Green
Fall Foliage
Blue-Green
Blooming Time
Late Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
4–6 ft
Spread
4–6 ft
Form
Plume
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Minimal Fertilizer Needed
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring Division