Leymus arenarius
Sea lyme grass, Wild rye, European dune grass
Also known as Elymus arenarius
- Height × spread
- 0.6m × 2m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Colder than -20C (RHS H7)
Availability
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About this plant
This is a coarse textured grass with long arching slender leaves. These are coloured a lovely shade of light glaucous blue. It is invasive and is unsuited to large untended sites. It is s a grass that is recommended for dunes. Its colour blends beautifully with purple and silver shades. This likes a sunny site in any dry place. It stands around 60cm (2ft) in height with a 2m (7ft) spread.
- Foliage colour
- Blue, Grey
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.6m
- Spread
- 2m
- Season of interest
- Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Winter garden, Seaside garden, Gravel garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Gravelly soil, Loam (normal), Poor soil, Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Colder than -20C (RHS H7)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Ground cover, Bird attraction
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Spring-Autumn · Planting
Remove dead leaves
When leaves die they can carefully be detached or cut off at their base to improve the overall appearance of the plant. Be careful not to damage the main stems during this process.