Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Blue Lyme Grass
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-11
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Pink, Steel Blue
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Pollen
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
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'
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Blue Dune Lyme Grass, Sand Ryegrass
Turnip
In Hindi
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
शलजम
In German
Blau Dune Lyme Grass
Rübe
In French
Bleu Dune Lyme Herbe
Navet
In Spanish
Azul Duna hierba de Lyme
Nabo
In Greek
Μπλε Dune Lyme Grass
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Azul Dune Lyme grama
Nabo
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Dune z Lyme
Rzepa
In Latin
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
rapa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Triticeae
Brassiceae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Turnip
Season and care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Dune Lyme Grass season is Summer and Fall and Turnip season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Turnip Physical Information
Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Dune Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Turnip are as follows:
Blue Dune Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Dune Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Turnip
Care of Blue Dune Lyme Grass and Turnip 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 Turnip 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 Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.