Blue Dune Lyme Grass, Leymus Arenarius 'Blue Dune'

Example of Blue Dune Lyme Grass

Full Sun, Cool-season

This Lyme Grass is a cool-season grower that appears to take the summer heat in stride. Its most striking feature is the silver/blue foliage. It has a spreading growth habit and a very loose form. A very unique ornamental grass for the garden.

This grass made it on the Top 10 visitor favorite list in 2008. It bloomed starting in late May and kept the seed heads all season. This is an active spreader by rhizomes, so it can be aggressive!

Advertised Height Advertised Zone

36-48”

5

Year Height/Width
Year 1 36”/24”
Year 2 40”/32”
Date Pictures
June 2007 Blue Dune Lyme Grass in June 2007
September 2007 Blue Dune Lyme Grass in Sept. 2007
February 2008 Blue Dune Lyme Grass in Feb. 2008
May 2008 Blue Dune Lyme Grass in May 2008
September 2008 Blue Dune Lyme Grass in Sept. 2008
September 2009 Blue Dune Lyme Grass in Sept. 2009
(Close Up) September 2009 Close up of Blue Dune Lyme Grass in Sept. 2009
November 2009 Blue Dune Lyme Grass in Nov. 2009