About This Product
Botanical Name: Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune', Elymus
Common Name: Blue Dune Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Rye
A semi-evergreen, rhizomatous perennial grass with an upright, spreading habit. Broad, metallic blue-gray blades form bold clumps that provide strong color contrast in mass plantings, coastal landscapes, dry slopes, and large containers. Wheat-colored flower spikes rise above the foliage in summer. Best placed where its vigorous spread is useful for fast coverage, erosion control, or contained in planters. Thrives in sandy, well-drained soils and performs well with coastal exposure, wind, salt, and heat.
USDA Zone: Zones 4 - 9
Sunset Zone: Zones 8, 9, 14 - 24
Mature Height: 1 - 3 feet
Mature Width: 1 - 3 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs: Low, Moderate