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Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Elymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'
Blue Dune Lyme Grass has attractive grassy leaves are steel blue in color. The foliage often turns tan in fall. The tan seed heads are carried on spikes from mid summer to late fall. If you need a plant to control erosion on slopes and hillsides this is the plant for you.
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Blue Dune Lyme Grass, also known as Leymus Blue Dune, is a bright blue, cool-season ornamental grass that maintains its coloring throughout the growing season. In the spring, straw-colored seed heads appear 8-12 inches above the foliage. Blue Dune Lyme Grass is native to Western Europe, where it can be found in sand dunes as well as in rich soils. This grass is a solid choice for mitigating soil erosion on hillsides.
The powder blue foliage makes a strong accent in the mixed perennial border, blending well with purple and maroon plants. This vigorous grass spreads by rhizomes, filling in large areas of the landscape quickly. It’s a great choice for use as a groundcover where little else will grow. Add Blue Dune Lyme Grass to containers and patio pots for an easy-care, drought-tolerant plant.
| Hardiness Zone: | 4-9 |
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| Mature Height: | 1.5 to 2 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 2 to 3 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full sun to part shade |
| Water Requirements: | Drought tolerant after established |
| Selling Points: | Deer Resistant, Soil Erosion Control |
How to Care for Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Before you buy a Blue Dune Lyme Grass, make sure to read about the care instructions that are required and recommended to keep this plant healthy and thriving.
What is the best light for Blue Dune Lyme Grass?
When planting your Blue Dune Lyme Grass, be sure to choose the best location for the plant to thrive. It grows and flowers best in full sun, but it also tolerates part shade.
How do I prune my Blue Dune Lyme Grass?
The Blue Dune Lyme Grass maintains shape even while dormant so it still looks great in the winter. To cut back Blue Dune Lyme Grass, only prune if too tall or floppy. If you do cut back, ensure it is prior to Summer so flowering is not impeded. Take care to cut back in the late winter before spring growth emerges.
How do I water Purple Love Grass?
Blue Dune Lyme Grass has adaptations that make it a great choice for low-water landscapes. However, it needs proper drainage to sustain wet winters. In containers, Blue Dune Lyme Grass takes average moisture but should not stay wet. Over watering, especially during dormancy, can be problematic. Water twice weekly for the first two to three months following planting. After established, this ornamental grass is extremely drought tolerant and rarely needs additional water. The exception is in extreme heat, especially in the first summer.
How do I plant Blue Dune Lyme Grass'?
Blue Dune Lyme Grass is often found in rocky soil and can thrive in hot and dry conditions. As a non-invasive perennial plant that grows up to 2 feet tall by 2.5 feet wide, you will want to space appropriately according to your desired finished look. It does best in mildly acidic soil with a pH range of 5.5 to 6.8 organic soil.
