Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
South America
Types
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, 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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Pollen
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELYMUS glaucus
ANANAS
Common Name
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
Pineapple
In Hindi
Blue Lyme Grass
अनानास
In German
Blau Lyme Grass
Ananas
In French
Bleu Lyme Herbe
Ananas
In Spanish
Azul hierba de Lyme
Piña
In Greek
Μπλε Lyme Grass
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Azul Lyme grama
Abacaxi
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
Ananas
In Latin
Blue Lyme Grass
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Cyperales
Bromeliales
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Pineapple
Season and care of Blue Lyme Grass and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lyme Grass and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lyme Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Blue Lyme Grass and Pineapple Physical Information
Blue Lyme Grass and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Blue Lyme Grass and Pineapple are as follows:
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Pineapple
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.