Common Name: Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Botanical Name: Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune' (syn. Elymus arenarius 'Blue Dune')
Common Descriptions:
Deciduous
Drought Tolerant
Edible Seed When Cooked
Erosion Controlling
Evergreen
Flowering
Frost Tolerant (0°F/-18°C)
Grass & Grass-like
Groundcover
Herbaceous
Invasive
Low-Hedging
Medium-Hedging
Average Width Growth: 2 Feet - 3 Feet
Average Height Growth: 2 Feet - 3 Feet
Plant Spacing: 3 Feet - 4 Feet
Root System: Horizontal; Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 3 Years - 4 Years
Hardy Zones: 4A - 9B
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Spring - Early Summer
Fertilizing Seasons: Late Winter - Early Spring
Applicable Fertilizer: All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner. If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day.
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.
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Nombre Común: Hierba de Arena Duna Azul o Lima Zacate Duna Azul
Nombre Botánico: Leymus arenarius 'Duna Azul' (sin. Elymus arenarius 'Duna Azul')
Blue Dune Lyme Grass (Hierba de Arena Duna Azul)
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