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Leymus arenarius


Blue Lyme Grass

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 8.250.100


(Formerly Elymus glaucus) Grown for its display of exceptionally beautiful steel-blue foliage, this is a spreading grass that needs to be used carefully. Best to contain this in a planter, or use as a groundcover in a large sunny area. Foliage is terrific for flower arranging! Arching tan spikes appear in summer but these are often removed. Mow the old foliage to the ground in late fall or early spring. Clumps are easily divided, and even small root pieces will grow. Sometimes used to stabilize sand dunes. Very drought tolerant. Keep this out of the perennial border!!

Further details for
Leymus arenarius

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Creamy Yellow
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Blue
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Ground Cover
  Massed
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Spread
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Fast












Leymus arenarius


Blue Lyme Grass

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 8.250.100


(Formerly Elymus glaucus) Grown for its display of exceptionally beautiful steel-blue foliage, this is a spreading grass that needs to be used carefully. Best to contain this in a planter, or use as a groundcover in a large sunny area. Foliage is terrific for flower arranging! Arching tan spikes appear in summer but these are often removed. Mow the old foliage to the ground in late fall or early spring. Clumps are easily divided, and even small root pieces will grow. Sometimes used to stabilize sand dunes. Very drought tolerant. Keep this out of the perennial border!!

Further details for
Leymus arenarius

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Creamy Yellow
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Blue
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Ground Cover
  Massed
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Spread
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Fast