Saline Wildrye

Leymus salinus (M.E. Jones) Á. Löve - Grass family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 28 inches

Planting Distance: 17 inches

Plant Type: Graminoid

Root Depth: 10 inches

Growth Form: Bunch

Growth Rate: Moderate

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: High

Salt Tolerance: Medium

Ecosystem Interactions

Pollinators: Wind