Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Water elm
Blue Lyme Grass
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
Creamy Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Light Yellow, Pink, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Stem
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
LEYMUS arenarius 'Blue Dune'
Common Name
American Elm
Blue Dune Lyme Grass, Sand Ryegrass
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Blau Dune Lyme Grass
In French
orme d'Amérique
Bleu Dune Lyme Herbe
In Spanish
olmo americano
Azul Duna hierba de Lyme
In Greek
American Elm
Μπλε Dune Lyme Grass
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Azul Dune Lyme grama
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Niebieska Trawa Dune z Lyme
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Triticeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elm and Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Season and care of Elm and Blue Dune Lyme Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Blue Dune Lyme Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Dune Lyme Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Blue Dune Lyme Grass Physical Information
Elm and Blue Dune Lyme Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Blue Dune Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Blue Dune Lyme Grass are as follows:
Care of Elm and Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Care of Elm and Blue Dune Lyme Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Blue Dune Lyme Grass pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Dune Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.