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Epidendrum and Blue Lyme Grass


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Grass  
Epiphyte  

Origin
Europe, Western Asia  
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil  

Types
Blue Dune Lyme Grass  
Diothonea, Auliza  

Number of Varieties
7  
1000  
14

Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained  
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands  

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9  
11-15  

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 7  
12-9  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2  

Habit
Spreading  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
150.00 cm  
99+
15.20 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
75.00 cm  
99+
20.30 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Creamy Yellow  
White, Light Green, Ivory  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green  
Green, Light Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Tan  
Green, Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like  
Linear  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
-  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer  
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction  
Cold climate, Humidity  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings  
Divison, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established  
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Ample Water  

In Winter
Average Water  
Ample Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
-  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  
Cold climate, Humidity  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Coarse  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Butterflies  
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites  

Allergy
Pollen  
Asthma  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing  
Beautification, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Insignificant  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Stem  
Flowers  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ELYMUS glaucus  
EPIDENDRUM ciliare  

Common Name
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye  
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid  

In Hindi
Blue Lyme Grass  
Epidendrum  

In German
Blau Lyme Grass  
Epidendrum  

In French
Bleu Lyme Herbe  
Epidendrum  

In Spanish
Azul hierba de Lyme  
Epidendrum  

In Greek
Μπλε Lyme Grass  
Epidendrum  

In Portuguese
Azul Lyme grama  
Epidendrum  

In Polish
Niebieska Trawa Lyme  
Epidendrum  

In Latin
Blue Lyme Grass  
Epidendrum  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
-  

Order
Cyperales  
Asparagales  

Family
Poaceae  
Orchidaceae  

Genus
Elymus  
Coilostylis  

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Monocots  

Tribe
Triticeae  
Epidendreae  

Subfamily
Pooideae  
Epidendroideae  

Number of Species
2  
1500  
18

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Difference Between Blue Lyme Grass and Epidendrum

If you are confused whether Blue Lyme Grass or Epidendrum are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Blue Lyme Grass and Epidendrum Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Blue Lyme Grass are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and fertilize in spring, whereas for Epidendrum fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles and Water soluble fertilizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Blue Lyme Grass and Epidendrum if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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