Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'

Ornamental Grass

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Common Name:

Ornamental Grass

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

35°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Ornamental Grass (Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune') - Description

Gracefully arching steely blue leaves. Steely blue leaves reach over 24" tall while arching gracefully to the ground. Tough and vigorous, yet attractive enough for the best garden spot. Easy to grow and provides interest in all four seasons.

Ornamental Grass (Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune') - Blooming

Paired or solitary spikelets in summer.

Ornamental Grass (Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune') - Growth

Leymus does best with full sun. Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border.

Ornamental Grass (Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune') - Planting

Divide clumps of grass from midspring to early fall.

Ornamental Grass (Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune') - Pest

Affected by ergot, root rot, and leaf spots.

Ornamental Grass (Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune') - Interesting facts

There are 40 known species in the genus Leymus, native to grasslands in N. temperate regions, with one species from Argentina. Members of Leymus were originally included in the genus Elymus.

Ornamental Grass (Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune') - Soil and irrigation

Does best with well-drained soil. The soil should be moderately fertile, but not heavy.