Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Creamy Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
ELYMUS glaucus
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Blue Lyme Grass
In German
Pekannuss
Blau Lyme Grass
In French
Pacanier
Bleu Lyme Herbe
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Azul hierba de Lyme
In Greek
Pecan
Μπλε Lyme Grass
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Azul Lyme grama
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
In Latin
Pecan
Blue Lyme Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Cyperales
Family
Juglandaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Triticeae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pecan and Blue Lyme Grass
Season and care of Pecan and Blue Lyme Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Blue Lyme Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lyme Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Blue Lyme Grass Physical Information
Pecan and Blue Lyme Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Blue Lyme Grass are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Blue Lyme Grass
Care of Pecan and Blue Lyme Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Blue Lyme Grass pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Pecan 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.