Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
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
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ELYMUS glaucus
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Blue Lyme Grass
Aaraar
In German
Blau Lyme Grass
Wacholder
In French
Bleu Lyme Herbe
Genévrier
In Spanish
Azul hierba de Lyme
Juniperus
In Greek
Μπλε Lyme Grass
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Azul Lyme grama
Jałowiec
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
Juniperus
In Latin
Blue Lyme Grass
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Pooideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Juniper
Season and care of Blue Lyme Grass and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lyme Grass and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lyme Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lyme Grass and Juniper Physical Information
Blue Lyme Grass and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lyme Grass and Juniper are as follows:
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Juniper
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Juniper 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 Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.