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Leymus arenarius (Lyme grass)
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per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Leymus arenarius
Other names
Lyme grass, European dune grass, Sea lyme grass, Elymus arenarius
Genus
Leymus Leymus
Species
L. arenarius - L. arenarius is a tall, vigorous grass. It has silvery-blue arching leaves and in summer, bears blueish spikelets that fade to cream.
Leymus arenarius is: Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Tall
Flower
Silvery-grey, Blue in Summer; Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Blue in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Cut back in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Leymus arenarius (Lyme grass) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Foliage only, Ground Cover
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny position. An easy plant to grow, tolerating poor soil, drought and coastal conditions. Site carefully, as this plant can be invasive.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Leymus arenarius
Other names
Lyme grass, European dune grass, Sea lyme grass, Elymus arenarius
Genus
Leymus Leymus
Species
L. arenarius - L. arenarius is a tall, vigorous grass. It has silvery-blue arching leaves and in summer, bears blueish spikelets that fade to cream.
Native to
Eurasia, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Tall
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Colour
Flower
Silvery-grey, Blue in Summer; Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Blue in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Cut back in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Leymus arenarius (Lyme grass) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Foliage only, Ground Cover
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny position. An easy plant to grow, tolerating poor soil, drought and coastal conditions. Site carefully, as this plant can be invasive.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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