Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Asia
Types
Blue Lyme Grass
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
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
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Pink, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Food Allergy
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
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
LEYMUS arenarius 'Blue Dune'
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Blue Dune Lyme Grass, Sand Ryegrass
Spinach
In Hindi
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
पालक
In German
Blau Dune Lyme Grass
Spinat
In French
Bleu Dune Lyme Herbe
Épinards
In Spanish
Azul Duna hierba de Lyme
Espinacas
In Greek
Μπλε Dune Lyme Grass
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Azul Dune Lyme grama
Espinafre
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Dune z Lyme
Szpinak
In Latin
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Anserineae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Spinach
Season and care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Dune Lyme Grass season is Summer and Fall and Spinach season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Spinach Physical Information
Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Dune Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Spinach are as follows:
Blue Dune Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Dune Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Spinach
Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.