A perennial grass with bright, pale blue-grey, narrow leaves and blue-grey spikelets in summer. Max Height 1.5m. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Leymus arenarius
A perennial grass with bright, pale blue-grey, narrow leaves and blue-grey spikelets in summer.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Leymus |
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Species | arenarius |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | blue, grey |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 1.5m |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Arching |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | blue, grey |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Cut back after flowering |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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