Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Africa
Types
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ELYMUS glaucus
SESAMUM indicum
Common Name
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
Sesame
In Hindi
Blue Lyme Grass
तिल
In German
Blau Lyme Grass
Sesam
In French
Bleu Lyme Herbe
Sésame
In Spanish
Azul hierba de Lyme
Sésamo
In Greek
Μπλε Lyme Grass
Σουσάμι
In Portuguese
Azul Lyme grama
Sésamo
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
Sezam
In Latin
Blue Lyme Grass
Sesamae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Asternae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Blue Lyme Grass and Sesame
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Lyme Grass and Sesame? We provide you with everything About Blue Lyme Grass and Sesame. Blue Lyme Grass doesn't have thorns and Sesame doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Lyme Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Lyme Grass has allergic reactions like Pollen and Sesame has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Lyme Grass and Sesame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Sesame
Season and care of Blue Lyme Grass and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lyme Grass and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lyme Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sesame season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sesame is Neutral.
Blue Lyme Grass and Sesame Physical Information
Blue Lyme Grass and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Lyme Grass and Sesame are as follows:
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Sesame
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Sesame 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 Sesame 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 Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.