Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
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
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
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, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
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
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ELYMUS glaucus
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
Black Currant
In Hindi
Blue Lyme Grass
Black Currant
In German
Blau Lyme Grass
Black Currant
In French
Bleu Lyme Herbe
groseille noire
In Spanish
Azul hierba de Lyme
negro Grosella
In Greek
Μπλε Lyme Grass
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Azul Lyme grama
groselha-preta
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Blue Lyme Grass
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Black Currant
Season and care of Blue Lyme Grass and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lyme Grass and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lyme Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lyme Grass and Black Currant Physical Information
Blue Lyme Grass and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lyme Grass and Black Currant are as follows:
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Black Currant
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Black Currant 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 Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.