Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Western Asia
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Creamy Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
ELYMUS glaucus
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
In Hindi
Juneberry
Blue Lyme Grass
In German
Felsenbirnen
Blau Lyme Grass
In French
Amélanchier
Bleu Lyme Herbe
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Azul hierba de Lyme
In Greek
Juneberry
Μπλε Lyme Grass
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Azul Lyme grama
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
In Latin
Amelanchier
Blue Lyme Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Triticeae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Juneberry and Blue Lyme Grass
Season and care of Juneberry and Blue Lyme Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Blue Lyme Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lyme Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juneberry and Blue Lyme Grass Physical Information
Juneberry and Blue Lyme Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Blue Lyme Grass are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
- Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Juneberry and Blue Lyme Grass
Care of Juneberry and Blue Lyme Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Blue Lyme Grass pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Blue Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.