Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Grass
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
not available
  
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
9 - 7
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Lavender
  
Creamy Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
  
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level
  
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
  
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS 'Fisnics Magpink'
  
ELYMUS glaucus
  
Common Name
Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens
  
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
  
In Hindi
न्यू गिनी Impatiens
  
Blue Lyme Grass
  
In German
Neu-Guinea Impatiens
  
Blau Lyme Grass
  
In French
Nouvelle-Guinée Impatiens
  
Bleu Lyme Herbe
  
In Spanish
Nueva Guinea Impatiens
  
Azul hierba de Lyme
  
In Greek
Νέα Γουινέα Impatiens
  
Μπλε Lyme Grass
  
In Portuguese
Nova Guiné Impatiens
  
Azul Lyme grama
  
In Polish
Nowa Gwinea Niecierpek
  
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
  
In Latin
Impatiens New Guinea
  
Blue Lyme Grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Balsaminaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Impatiens
  
Elymus
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Triticeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Pooideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Blue Lyme Grass
Season and care of New Guinea Impatiens and Blue Lyme Grass is important to know. While considering everything about New Guinea Impatiens and Blue Lyme Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. New Guinea Impatiens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lyme Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for New Guinea Impatiens is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for New Guinea Impatiens is Neutral and for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
New Guinea Impatiens and Blue Lyme Grass Physical Information
New Guinea Impatiens and Blue Lyme Grass physical information is very important for comparison. New Guinea Impatiens height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of New Guinea Impatiens and Blue Lyme Grass are as follows:
New Guinea Impatiens flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon and Lavender
New Guinea Impatiens leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
- Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Blue Lyme Grass
Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Blue Lyme Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. New Guinea Impatiens pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Blue Lyme Grass pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune grass to maintain level. In summer New Guinea Impatiens needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.