Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Not Available
Types
Blue Lyme Grass
Not available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
Not Available
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Pink, Steel Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
LEYMUS arenarius 'Blue Dune'
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Blue Dune Lyme Grass, Sand Ryegrass
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Cardon
In German
Blau Dune Lyme Grass
Cardon
In French
Bleu Dune Lyme Herbe
Cardon
In Spanish
Azul Duna hierba de Lyme
Cardon
In Greek
Μπλε Dune Lyme Grass
Cardon
In Portuguese
Azul Dune Lyme grama
Cardon
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Dune z Lyme
Cardon
In Latin
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Cardon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Cardon
Season and care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Dune Lyme Grass season is Summer and Fall and Cardon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardon is Not Available.
Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Cardon Physical Information
Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Dune Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Cardon are as follows:
Blue Dune Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Dune Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Cardon
Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Cardon 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 Cardon 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.