Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ELYMUS glaucus
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Blue Lyme Grass
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Blau Lyme Grass
Osage Orange
In French
Bleu Lyme Herbe
Osage orange
In Spanish
Azul hierba de Lyme
Osage naranja
In Greek
Μπλε Lyme Grass
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Azul Lyme grama
Osage laranja
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Blue Lyme Grass
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Osage Orange
Season and care of Blue Lyme Grass and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lyme Grass and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lyme Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Osage Orange season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lyme Grass and Osage Orange Physical Information
Blue Lyme Grass and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lyme Grass and Osage Orange are as follows:
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Osage Orange
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange pruning is done 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.