Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
  
Grass
  
Origin
Mediterranean
  
Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
  
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
  
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
9 - 7
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
Creamy Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
  
Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
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
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
  
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Stem
  
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
  
ELYMUS glaucus
  
Common Name
Lavender
  
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
  
In Hindi
Lavender
  
Blue Lyme Grass
  
In German
Lavendel
  
Blau Lyme Grass
  
In French
Lavande
  
Bleu Lyme Herbe
  
In Spanish
Lavanda
  
Azul hierba de Lyme
  
In Greek
λεβάντα
  
Μπλε Lyme Grass
  
In Portuguese
Lavanda
  
Azul Lyme grama
  
In Polish
Lawenda
  
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
  
In Latin
Lavendula
  
Blue Lyme Grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Lavandula
  
Elymus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Lavanduleae
  
Triticeae
  
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
  
Pooideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lavender and Blue Lyme Grass
Season and care of Lavender and Blue Lyme Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Blue Lyme Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lyme Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lavender and Blue Lyme Grass Physical Information
Lavender and Blue Lyme Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Blue Lyme Grass are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
- Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Lavender and Blue Lyme Grass
Care of Lavender and Blue Lyme Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth and Blue Lyme Grass pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Lavender 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.