Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Turkey
Types
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Not available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ELYMUS glaucus
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Blue Lyme Grass
हानबीन
In German
Blau Lyme Grass
Hainbuche
In French
Bleu Lyme Herbe
charme
In Spanish
Azul hierba de Lyme
carpe
In Greek
Μπλε Lyme Grass
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Azul Lyme grama
choupo-branco
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
grab
In Latin
Blue Lyme Grass
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Hornbeam
Season and care of Blue Lyme Grass and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lyme Grass and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lyme Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lyme Grass and Hornbeam Physical Information
Blue Lyme Grass and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lyme Grass and Hornbeam are as follows:
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Hornbeam
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.