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About Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Kousa Dogwood


About Kousa Dogwood and Blue Dune Lyme Grass


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Tree   

Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia   
China, Japan, Korea   

Types
Blue Lyme Grass   
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
4   
99+

Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained   
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1   
8-5   

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   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17   

Habit
Spreading   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
150.00 cm   
99+
610.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
75.00 cm   
99+
610.00 cm   
34

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Creamy Yellow   
White, Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Pink, Steel Blue   
Red, Purple, Burgundy   

Leaf Color in Winter
Tan   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loamy, Moist   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer   
Late Spring, Early Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt   
Humidity, Light Frost   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established   
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Moist, Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Loamy, Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring   
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt   
Humidity, Light Frost   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels   

Allergy
Pollen   
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
Insignificant   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation   
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss   

Part of Plant Used
Stem   
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Mixed Border   
Feature Plant, Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LEYMUS arenarius 'Blue Dune'   
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'   

Common Name
Blue Dune Lyme Grass, Sand Ryegrass   
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood   

In Hindi
Blue Dune Lyme Grass   
Cornus kousa   

In German
Blau Dune Lyme Grass   
Blüten-Hartriegel   

In French
Bleu Dune Lyme Herbe   
Cornouiller à fleurs   

In Spanish
Azul Duna hierba de Lyme   
Cornus kousa   

In Greek
Μπλε Dune Lyme Grass   
Cornus kousa   

In Portuguese
Azul Dune Lyme grama   
Cornus kousa   

In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Dune z Lyme   
Cornus kousa   

In Latin
Blue Dune Lyme Grass   
Cornus kousa   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Cyperales   
Cornales   

Family
Poaceae   
Cornaceae   

Genus
Elymus   
Cornus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Triticeae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Pooideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Kousa Dogwood

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Kousa Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Kousa Dogwood. Blue Dune Lyme Grass doesn't have thorns and Kousa Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Dune Lyme Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Dune Lyme Grass has allergic reactions like Pollen and Kousa Dogwood has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Kousa Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Kousa Dogwood

Season and care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Dune Lyme Grass season is Summer and Fall and Kousa Dogwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.

Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information

Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Dune Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:

Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Kousa Dogwood

Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Kousa Dogwood 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 Kousa Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Blue Dune Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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