Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tree
  
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
  
China
  
Types
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
  
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 7
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow
  
Yellow green, Light Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
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
  
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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, Spotted Lanterfly
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem
  
Bark, Root
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
ELYMUS glaucus
  
AILANTHUS altissima
  
Common Name
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
  
Tree-of-Heaven
  
In Hindi
Blue Lyme Grass
  
कल्पवृक्ष
  
In German
Blau Lyme Grass
  
Baum des Himmels
  
In French
Bleu Lyme Herbe
  
Arbre de paradis
  
In Spanish
Azul hierba de Lyme
  
Arbol del Cielo
  
In Greek
Μπλε Lyme Grass
  
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
In Portuguese
Azul Lyme grama
  
Árvore do céu
  
In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
  
Drzewo Nieba
  
In Latin
Blue Lyme Grass
  
Lignum de caelo
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Simaroubaceae
  
Genus
Elymus
  
Ailanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Triticeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Pooideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Blue Lyme Grass and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lyme Grass and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lyme Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lyme Grass and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Blue Lyme Grass and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lyme Grass and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Blue Lyme Grass and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.