Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Not Available
Types
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Yellow, 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, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
ELYMUS glaucus
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
Blue Lyme Grass
आमला
In German
Blau Lyme Grass
Stachelbeere
In French
Bleu Lyme Herbe
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Azul hierba de Lyme
Grosella
In Greek
Μπλε Lyme Grass
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Azul Lyme grama
Groselha
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
Agrest
In Latin
Blue Lyme Grass
hominem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Triticeae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Blue Lyme Grass and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lyme Grass and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lyme Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lyme Grass and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Blue Lyme Grass and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lyme Grass and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Indian Gooseberry 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 Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.