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 |
Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
Spread | 2' - 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