Blue Lyme Grass
$19.99
- Hardy to Zone 3
- Drought Tolerant
- Xeriscape
- Deer Resistant
Overview & Description
The Findhorn Blue Lyme Grass (Leymus arenarius ‘Findhorn’) is a striking cool-season, upright spreading grass prized for its narrow, metallic-blue foliage that adds a bold, architectural element to the landscape. In fall, the foliage turns a warm tan, accompanied by tall, tan seed heads that provide extended seasonal interest. This vigorous grass has a spreading growth habit, making it best planted in a contained area to manage its spread.
Growth & Size
This variety exhibits an upright, spreading, and rhizomatous growth habit. It typically reaches a mature height of about 24 inches with an indefinite spreading width.
Additional Notes
It blooms in late summer with tan seed heads. Hardy to Zone 3, it thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. An outstanding choice for mass plantings, slopes, or as a bold textural accent where its metallic-blue foliage, spreading habit, and easy-care nature are desired.
Additional information
- Prune in late spring, after the threat of frost or in fall, if desired.
- Old growth can remain to keep visual interest all year
- Full sun: 6 or more hours a day
- Loose well draining soil
- Water on a consistent schedule, at least 1 inch a week
- Although drought tolerant, regular watering is needed the first few years after planting
