Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Central Asia
Types
Blue Lyme Grass
not available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-8
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
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Pink, Steel Blue
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LEYMUS arenarius 'Blue Dune'
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
Common Name
Blue Dune Lyme Grass, Sand Ryegrass
Licorice Plant
In Hindi
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
मुलैठी
In German
Blau Dune Lyme Grass
Lakritze
In French
Bleu Dune Lyme Herbe
réglisse
In Spanish
Azul Duna hierba de Lyme
regaliz
In Greek
Μπλε Dune Lyme Grass
γλυκόρριζα
In Portuguese
Azul Dune Lyme grama
alcaçuz
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Dune z Lyme
lukrecja
In Latin
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
liquorice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Liquorice
Season and care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Liquorice is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Liquorice Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Dune Lyme Grass season is Summer and Fall and Liquorice season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Liquorice is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Liquorice Physical Information
Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Liquorice physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Dune Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Liquorice are as follows:
Blue Dune Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Dune Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
- Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Liquorice
Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Liquorice 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 Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Blue Dune Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.