Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
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Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ELYMUS glaucus
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Blue Lyme Grass
चुकंदर
In German
Blau Lyme Grass
Rübe
In French
Bleu Lyme Herbe
betterave
In Spanish
Azul hierba de Lyme
remolacha
In Greek
Μπλε Lyme Grass
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Azul Lyme grama
beterraba
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
buraczany
In Latin
Blue Lyme Grass
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Poaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Beet
Season and care of Blue Lyme Grass and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lyme Grass and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lyme Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Blue Lyme Grass and Beet Physical Information
Blue Lyme Grass and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Blue Lyme Grass and Beet are as follows:
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Beet
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Beet 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 Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.