Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Grass
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
  
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
  
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9 - 7
  
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
  
Creamy Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Light Blue
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
  
Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
  
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level
  
Fertilizers
Compost
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
  
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
None
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
  
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Stem
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
  
ELYMUS glaucus
  
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
  
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
  
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
  
Blue Lyme Grass
  
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
  
Blau Lyme Grass
  
In French
Red Cedar Orient
  
Bleu Lyme Herbe
  
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
  
Azul hierba de Lyme
  
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
  
Μπλε Lyme Grass
  
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
  
Azul Lyme grama
  
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
  
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
  
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
  
Blue Lyme Grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Cupressaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Juniperus
  
Elymus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Mirini
  
Triticeae
  
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
  
Pooideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Lyme Grass
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Lyme Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Lyme Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lyme Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Lyme Grass Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Lyme Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Lyme Grass are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
- Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Lyme Grass
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Lyme Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lyme Grass pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.