Mammoth Wildrye

Leymus racemosus (Lam.) Tzvelev - Grass family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 3.0 feet

Planting Distance: 20 inches

Plant Type: Graminoid

Root Depth: 16 inches

Growth Form: Rhizomatous

Growth Rate: Rapid

Features

Flower Color: Yellow

Conspicuous Flowers: No

Bloom Time: Late Spring

Seasonal Growth: Spring and Summer

Evergreen: No

Fall Colors: No

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Clay Soil Tolerance: No

Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: High

Flood Tolerance: None

Fire Tolerance: Medium

Salt Tolerance: Low