Lagunita Creeping Wild Rye (Leymus triticoides 'Lagunita') is a California native perennial grass valued for its soft blue-green foliage and vigorous spreading habit. Narrow, upright to arching leaves create a natural meadow-like texture, while underground rhizomes gradually form broad colonies that help cover open ground and stabilize slopes. More compact and uniform than many wild forms, 'Lagunita' works beautifully in native landscapes, informal borders, and large-scale groundcover plantings. Subtle grass flower spikes appear seasonally, adding a delicate, natural appearance. Adaptable to full sun or partial shade, this tough grass tolerates periodic drought once established but appreciates occasional deep watering during extended summer heat. Its spreading roots make it best suited to areas where natural expansion is welcome.