Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Scale Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ELYMUS glaucus
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Blue Lyme Grass
Silverberry
In German
Blau Lyme Grass
Silverberry
In French
Bleu Lyme Herbe
Silverberry
In Spanish
Azul hierba de Lyme
Silverberry
In Greek
Μπλε Lyme Grass
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Azul Lyme grama
Silverberry
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
Silverberry
In Latin
Blue Lyme Grass
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Rhamnales
Family
Poaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Triticeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Elaeagnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Lyme Grass and Silverberry
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Lyme Grass and Silverberry? We provide you with everything About Blue Lyme Grass and Silverberry. Blue Lyme Grass doesn't have thorns and Silverberry doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Lyme Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Lyme Grass has allergic reactions like Pollen and Silverberry 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 Silverberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Silverberry
Season and care of Blue Lyme Grass and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lyme Grass and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lyme Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lyme Grass and Silverberry Physical Information
Blue Lyme Grass and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lyme Grass and Silverberry are as follows:
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Silverberry
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.