Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Blue Lyme Grass
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Pink, Steel Blue
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LEYMUS arenarius 'Blue Dune'
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Blue Dune Lyme Grass, Sand Ryegrass
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Blau Dune Lyme Grass
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Bleu Dune Lyme Herbe
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Azul Duna hierba de Lyme
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Μπλε Dune Lyme Grass
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Azul Dune Lyme grama
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Dune z Lyme
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Black Cherry
Season and care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Dune Lyme Grass season is Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Black Cherry Physical Information
Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Dune Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Black Cherry are as follows:
Blue Dune Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Dune Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Black Cherry
Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Dune Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.