Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Not available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ELYMUS glaucus
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Blue Lyme Grass
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Blau Lyme Grass
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Bleu Lyme Herbe
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Azul hierba de Lyme
cólquico
In Greek
Μπλε Lyme Grass
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Azul Lyme grama
aftomn gema
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Blue Lyme Grass
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Triticeae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Lyme Grass and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Lyme Grass and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Blue Lyme Grass and Autumn Crocus. Blue Lyme Grass doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Lyme Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Lyme Grass has allergic reactions like Pollen and Autumn Crocus 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 Lyme Grass and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Blue Lyme Grass and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lyme Grass and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lyme Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lyme Grass and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Blue Lyme Grass and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Blue Lyme Grass and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Autumn Crocus
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lyme Grass pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune grass to maintain level and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.