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About Eastern Redbud and Blue Lyme Grass


About Blue Lyme Grass and Eastern Redbud


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Grass   

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada   
Europe, Western Asia   

Types
Cercis   
Blue Dune Lyme Grass   

Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods   
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9   
7-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9-6   
9 - 7   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20   
Not Available   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
760.00 cm   
99+
150.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
760.00 cm   
29
75.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink   
Creamy Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum   
Blue Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green   
Blue Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Tan   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Grass like   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring   
Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site   
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction   

Care

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
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Ample 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, Remove hanging branches   
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level   

Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring   

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site   
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Mild Allergen   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Insignificant   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree   
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds   
Stem   

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   
Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees   
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis   
ELYMUS glaucus   

Common Name
Eastern Redbud   
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye   

In Hindi
Eastern Redbud   
Blue Lyme Grass   

In German
OstRedbud   
Blau Lyme Grass   

In French
Redbud Orient   
Bleu Lyme Herbe   

In Spanish
Eastern Redbud   
Azul hierba de Lyme   

In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά   
Μπλε Lyme Grass   

In Portuguese
Redbud oriental   
Azul Lyme grama   

In Polish
Redbud wschodniej   
Niebieska Trawa Lyme   

In Latin
Cercis   
Blue Lyme Grass   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Fabales   
Cyperales   

Family
Fabaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Cercis   
Elymus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Cercideae   
Triticeae   

Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae   
Pooideae   

Number of Species
10   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Blue Lyme Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Blue Lyme Grass? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Blue Lyme Grass. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Blue Lyme Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Blue Lyme Grass has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Eastern Redbud and Blue Lyme Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Lyme Grass

Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Lyme Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Blue Lyme Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lyme Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Eastern Redbud and Blue Lyme Grass Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Blue Lyme Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Blue Lyme Grass are as follows:

Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Lyme Grass

Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Lyme Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Blue Lyme Grass pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Eastern Redbud 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.

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