Leymus arenarius
BLUE LYME GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, Russia

Other Botanical Names: Elymus arenarius

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Leymus arenarius
BLUE LYME GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue-grey

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: blue-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: informal edging, pot, mass planting, accents, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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