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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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
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Quickly forms clumps 2 ft. tall and wide; 3 ft. tall in bloom.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

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Bloom TimeLate summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitSpreading
Landscape UseBorder, Ground Cover, Hillside
Flower ColorBrown
Foliage ColorSilver-blue
Companion PlantsNinebark (Physocarpus); Catmint (Nepeta); Potentilla (Potentilla); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Cranesbill (Geranium)
Care InstructionsGrows 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.
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Bloom TimeLate summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitSpreading
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Ground Cover, Hillside
Flower ColorBrown
Foliage ColorSilver-blue
Companion PlantsNinebark (Physocarpus); Catmint (Nepeta); Potentilla (Potentilla); Shrub Rose (Rosa); Cranesbill (Geranium)
Care
Care InstructionsGrows 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.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.