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Leymus Species, Ashy Wild Rye, Giant Wildrye, Great Basin Lyme Grass, Great Basin Wild Rye

Leymuscinereus

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Leymus (LEE-mus)

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Species

cinereus (sin-EER-ee-us)

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Synonym

Elymus cinereus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

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Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

This plant is a California native and is a very important forage plant for a wide variety of animals.

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Leymus Species, Ashy Wild Rye, Giant Wildrye, Great Basin Lyme Grass, Great Basin Wild Rye

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