Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Blue Lyme Grass
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
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
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Creamy Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Pink, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
LEYMUS arenarius 'Blue Dune'
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
Blue Dune Lyme Grass, Sand Ryegrass
In Hindi
Eulalia
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
In German
Eulalia
Blau Dune Lyme Grass
In French
Eulalia
Bleu Dune Lyme Herbe
In Spanish
Eulalia
Azul Duna hierba de Lyme
In Greek
Eulalia
Μπλε Dune Lyme Grass
In Portuguese
Eulalia
Azul Dune Lyme grama
In Polish
Eulalia
Niebieska Trawa Dune z Lyme
In Latin
Eulalia
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Triticeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Pooideae