Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Blue Lyme Grass
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-10
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
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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Creamy Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Pink, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Stem
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
LEYMUS arenarius 'Blue Dune'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Blue Dune Lyme Grass, Sand Ryegrass
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
In German
Hortensie
Blau Dune Lyme Grass
In French
Hortensia
Bleu Dune Lyme Herbe
In Spanish
Hortensia
Azul Duna hierba de Lyme
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μπλε Dune Lyme Grass
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Azul Dune Lyme grama
In Polish
Hortensja
Niebieska Trawa Dune z Lyme
In Latin
Hibiscus
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Season and care of Hydrangea and Blue Dune Lyme Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Blue Dune Lyme Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Blue Dune Lyme Grass season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Blue Dune Lyme Grass Physical Information
Hydrangea and Blue Dune Lyme Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Blue Dune Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Blue Dune Lyme Grass are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Blue Dune Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
- Blue Dune Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Hydrangea and Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Care of Hydrangea and Blue Dune Lyme Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Hydrangea needs Lots of watering 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.