J C PLANTS LLC	HOMEPAGE
Telford, Pennsylvania	Perennials
Telephone: (267) 371 - 3050	Grasses

Elymus arenarius glaucus

Common name	Blue Lyme Grass
Hardiness Zone	4 - 10
Sun	full sun
Soil	Most soils
Flower color	Blue
Bloom time	June - August
Height	1 - 3'
Spread	2'

General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soils. Flowers June-August. Cut down in late fall or early spring to allow all new, clean foliage to show to the best advantage. Prefers heavy soil and is tolerant of water extremes. It is also tolerant of summer heat and humidity. Plant in full sun to light shade.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
The coarse textured, metallic, blue-gray foliage creates an arching clump with an underground, running growth habit (rhizomes). Considered deer resistant when mature.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
Best used in open areas, but can be contained with minimum effort. Perfect for controlling soil erosion problems and for covering hillsides. Try planting in copper containers for a stunning effect! Blue Lyme Grass is particularly useful in coastal area because of its tolerance to sand, sun, and drought.