Blue Dune Lyme Grass

Elymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'

Pronunciation: EL-ih-mus ar-en-AR-ee-us
SKU #03194
4-9

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OVERVIEW
Description 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.
Light Full sun, Partial sun
Watering Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms Late summer
Mature Size Quickly forms clumps 2 ft. tall and wide; 3 ft. tall in bloom.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Problems/Solutions Erosion Control
Growth Rate Fast
Growth Habit Spreading
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Ground Cover, Hillside
Flower Color Brown
Foliage Color Silver-blue
Companion Plants Ninebark (Physocarpus); Catmint (Nepeta); Potentilla (Potentilla); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Cranesbill (Geranium)
CARE
Care Grows easily in a wide range of soils; less vigorous in dry, clay soils. Water regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic dry spells. Space 2 to 3 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster coverage. May be cut back in late spring to rejuvenate foliage.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

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