Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Cercis
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ELYMUS glaucus
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Blue Lyme Grass
Eastern Redbud
In German
Blau Lyme Grass
OstRedbud
In French
Bleu Lyme Herbe
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Azul hierba de Lyme
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Μπλε Lyme Grass
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Azul Lyme grama
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Blue Lyme Grass
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Triticeae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Blue Lyme Grass and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lyme Grass and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lyme Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lyme Grass and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Blue Lyme Grass and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lyme Grass and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Eastern Redbud
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Eastern Redbud 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 Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Blue Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.