Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, India, Melanesia
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Blue Lyme Grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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
Yellow, Red
Creamy Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Bronze
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Yellow, Pink, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Nutritive
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Culinary use, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica 'Manila'
LEYMUS arenarius 'Blue Dune'
Common Name
Mango, Manila Mango
Blue Dune Lyme Grass, Sand Ryegrass
In Hindi
आम
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
In German
Mango
Blau Dune Lyme Grass
In French
Manguier
Bleu Dune Lyme Herbe
In Spanish
Mangifera indica
Azul Duna hierba de Lyme
In Greek
Manila mango
Μπλε Dune Lyme Grass
In Portuguese
Mangifera indica
Azul Dune Lyme grama
In Polish
Mango indyjskie
Niebieska Trawa Dune z Lyme
In Latin
Manila mango
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Triticeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Manila Mango and Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Season and care of Manila Mango and Blue Dune Lyme Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Manila Mango and Blue Dune Lyme Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Manila Mango season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Dune Lyme Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Manila Mango is Loam, Sand and for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Manila Mango is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Dune Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Manila Mango and Blue Dune Lyme Grass Physical Information
Manila Mango and Blue Dune Lyme Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Manila Mango height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Dune Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Manila Mango and Blue Dune Lyme Grass are as follows:
Manila Mango flower color: Yellow and Red
Manila Mango leaf color: Dark Green and Bronze
Blue Dune Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
- Blue Dune Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Manila Mango and Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Care of Manila Mango and Blue Dune Lyme Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Manila Mango pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Manila Mango 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.