Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Blue Lyme Grass
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Creamy Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
Light Yellow, Pink, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TILIA americana
LEYMUS arenarius 'Blue Dune'
Common Name
American Basswood
Blue Dune Lyme Grass, Sand Ryegrass
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Basswood
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
In German
amerikanischen Basswood
Blau Dune Lyme Grass
In French
tilleul d'Amérique
Bleu Dune Lyme Herbe
In Spanish
tilo americano
Azul Duna hierba de Lyme
In Greek
Αμερικανός Basswood
Μπλε Dune Lyme Grass
In Portuguese
Basswood americano
Azul Dune Lyme grama
In Polish
Amerykańska Lipa
Niebieska Trawa Dune z Lyme
In Latin
American Basswood
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Tilioideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Basswood and Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Season and care of American Basswood and Blue Dune Lyme Grass is important to know. While considering everything about American Basswood and Blue Dune Lyme Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Basswood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Dune Lyme Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Basswood is Clay, Loam and for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Basswood and Blue Dune Lyme Grass Physical Information
American Basswood and Blue Dune Lyme Grass physical information is very important for comparison. American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Blue Dune Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of American Basswood and Blue Dune Lyme Grass are as follows:
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
American Basswood leaf color: Green
Blue Dune Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
- Blue Dune Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of American Basswood and Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Care of American Basswood and Blue Dune Lyme Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Dune Lyme Grass pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Basswood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Dune Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.