Leymus arenaius 'Blue Dune'
(Blue Lyme Grass, Sand Rye Grass)

Family:  Poaceae
Light:  Sun
Height:  2-3'
Blooms:  Bluish white-gray, early Summer-early Fall
Foliage:  Lovely blue, linear
Soil:  Well-drained, tolerates heavy soil, drought tolerant
Water:  Low
Uses:  Ornamental, xeriscaping, soil erosion, mass plant, container
Propagation:  Seeds, rootball divisions

Comments:  Leymus arenaius 'Blue Dune' or Blue Lyme Grass or Sand Rye Grass is an ornamental grass with clumping growth habit.  It has attractive silvery blue linear foliage.  Leymux arenaius 'Blue Dune' produces bluish-white to gray flowers early Summer through early Fall, followed by seeds.  Blue Lyme Grass is easily propagated from seeds or rootball divisions.  It performs best in well-drained soil in a sunny location.  Sand Rye can be container cultivated.  It loves humidity and tolerates drought conditions, hence is excellent for xeriscaping.  Blue Lyme Grass holds its color well into Winter.  Use it with darker perennials for a contrasting effect.  Mass plant Leymus arenaius 'Blue Dune' on slopes or hillsides to counter soil erosion.  In late Fall or in early Spring, cut back for a renewed display of lovely blue leaves.  Blue Lyme Grass is a terrific show stopper.

USDA Zones 4-9

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Image below shows bluish white-gray blossoms of Leymus arenaius 'Blue Dune'