Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
White, Ivory
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
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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, Moist, Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ELYMUS glaucus
Cornus florida
Common Name
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
Blue Lyme Grass
flowering dogwood
In German
Blau Lyme Grass
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Bleu Lyme Herbe
Cornus florida
In Spanish
Azul hierba de Lyme
Cornus florida
In Greek
Μπλε Lyme Grass
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
Azul Lyme grama
Cornus florida
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
Cornus florida
In Latin
Blue Lyme Grass
Cornus florida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Blue Lyme Grass and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lyme Grass and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lyme Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Dogwood season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Blue Lyme Grass and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Blue Lyme Grass and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lyme Grass and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Flowering Dogwood 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 Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Blue Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.