Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'

Also Known As

Elymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'
Blue Dune Lyme Grass

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

2a-9b

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Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune' plant details

Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In summer pink and tan flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'

Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and tan blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune' is known as blue lyme grass. It is highly ornamental with arching, broadly linear, flat, pale blue-gray leaves 24 inches long. Throughout summer, stiff, erect stems produce buff-coloured inflorescences a foot above the foliage up to 24-36 inches tall. Spreads aggressively by rhizomes and naturalizes readily. Blue foliage contrasts beautifully with purples and maroon coloured plants. Use for vertical, architectural appeal in the mixed border, for bold focal points, in containers, and for drought-tolerant ground cover including on hillsides for erosion control. Tolerates salt and drought. Deer and rabbit resistant. A larval host for some butterfly species.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Blue Dune Lyme Grass has dramatic silver blue foliage that looks stunning when paired with purple or other bright colored flowers. Works great in rock gardens and as an accent plant.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Deciduous. Densely tufted, rhizomatous grass that quickly forms a nice loose clump. 'Blue Dune' has bright blue blades and is very hardy in a wide range of soil types and growing conditions. Makes a very effective ground cover or can easily be contained to make a stunning color accent. Flower spikes start out the same color as leaves then gradually dry to a soft buff color. Grows 3-4' tall.