Blue Dune Lyme Grass

Elymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'

Striking silver-blue foliage is a standout in any landscape. Highly effective when paired with purple flowers or plants with maroon foliage. Produces wheat-colored plumes in summer. Foliage clumps spread vigorously by rhizomes; very useful for filling in large areas quickly and for erosion control. Very heat tolerant.

Plant Type Ornamental Grasses
Hardiness Zone 4-10
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height2' - 4' (ft)
Spread2' - 4' (ft)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Semi-Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Banks and Slopes, Ground Covers
Blue Dune Lyme Grass | Elymus arenarius 'Blue Dune' || Striking silver-blue foliage is a standout in any landscape. Highly effective when paired with purple flowers or plants with maroon foliage. Produces wheat-colored plumes in summer. Foliage clumps spread vigorously by rhizomes; very useful for filling in large areas quickly and for erosion control. Very heat tolerant.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Semi-Evergreen, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Banks and Slopes, Ground Covers
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