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Products > Leymus condensatus 'Gaviota Gray'
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| Category: Grass |
| Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) |
| Origin: California (U.S.A.) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Wheat |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [Leymus] |
| Height: 4-6 feet |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F |
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Leymus condensatus 'Gaviota Gray' (Gaviota Wild Rye) - A large upright gray-blue evergreen grass (new foliage emerges green) that grows 4 to 5 feet tall in a drier location and slightly larger if given regular watering. The erect flower stalks rise 1-2 feet above the foliage and are topped with tight congested clusters of spikes of wheat-colored blooms. Plant in full sun to light shade. It is drought resistant and hardy to below 10 degrees F. We received this grass in January 2000 from Santa Barbara landscape contractor Dave Frantz, who selected it from a natural population of Leymus condensatus growing near the Gaviota hot springs north the Santa Barbara. It is similar to another upright selection from UC Berkeley that was named 'Lottie's Choice'.
The information about Leymus condensatus 'Gaviota Gray' displayed on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources we consider reliable. We will also relate those observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and in other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has additional information, particularly when they share cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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