Leymus Grass Blue Lyme
$29.99 / 3G
| Elymus glaucus ‘Blue Dune’ | |
| Wild Blue Rye Grass | |
| Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune', also known as Wild Blue Rye Grass, this rich bluish gray foliage is attractive all year. During the summer, wheat colored plumes will rise about the foliage mound. Good for stabilizing dunes. Will grow well in any soil in full sun or light shade. Drought tolerant and salt tolerant. Great for the shore. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune' Common Name: Wild Blue Rye Grass Features: Heat Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Spreading Habit, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance Bloom Time: Summer Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Shade Attracts Birds Mature Plant Size: 2 - 3 feet Zone 3 - 9 | |
| Feed in March and November with Planttone. Re-mulch every January and June. Prune almost to the ground every April 1st. Deep soak every 2 weeks the first 2 summers. Cut plumes in fall and spray with preservative for dried flower arrangements. | |
| Attractive mass plantings, accent, or border plant | |
| Full sun, dry well drained soil | |
| Fast spreading grass with silver blue foliage | |
| Summer | |
| N/A | |
| 3'x2' | |
| 2' | |
| Coarsely textured open and spreading perennial | |
| Medium | |
| Full Sun -Partial Shade | |
| -30 to -20 deg. F | |
| Drought tolerant | |
| Blue arching foliage | |
| Perennial |