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.
Additional information
| Generic | Leymus |
|---|---|
| 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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