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Great Basin Wild Rye

Leymus cinereus, Poaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverWindbreakMulch MakerDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Hairy Golden AsterHeterotheca villosa
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Illinois BundleflowerDesmanthus illinoensis
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Prairie WedgescaleSphenopholis obtusata

Great Basin wild rye competes aggressively for water and nutrients, potentially suppressing smaller prairie wedgescale

Slender WheatgrassElymus trachycaulus

Large bunchgrass crowds out smaller wheatgrass through root competition and potential chemical inhibition

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlRangeland RestorationWildlife HabitatWindbreak

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Great Basin Wild Rye grow in?

Great Basin Wild Rye grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Great Basin Wild Rye?

Good companions for Great Basin Wild Rye include Hairy Golden Aster, Illinois Bundleflower.

Design guilds with Great Basin Wild Rye and see companion relationships visually.

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