Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Partial shade
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, 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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELYMUS glaucus
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Blue Lyme Grass
Devil's Backbone
In German
Blau Lyme Grass
Devil's Backbone
In French
Bleu Lyme Herbe
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Azul hierba de Lyme
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Μπλε Lyme Grass
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Azul Lyme grama
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Blue Lyme Grass
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Triticeae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Blue Lyme Grass and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lyme Grass and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lyme Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lyme Grass and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Blue Lyme Grass and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lyme Grass and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Devils Backbone
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.