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Excellent for control of soil erosion on embankments, allow plenty of room for this clumping cool-season grass to sprawl with its underground rhizomes. In late spring, straw-colored seed heads rise 8-12÷ above the stunning metallic blue foliage.
Leymus Blue Dune makes an excellent, drought-tolerant, taller ground cover. Prefers dry, sunny locations. Cooler autumn weather results in foliage blushed with yellow and rose tones.
Minus icon Plant Type ,
Minus icon Height Medium 2' (3' in flower)
Minus icon Spacing "Plant 24"" apart"
Minus icon Bloom Time Late Spring to Early Summer
Minus icon Sun / Shade
Minus icon Growing Zones "4-9"
Minus icon Soil Type Acidic, Normal, Clay, Sandy
Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")
Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'
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Leymus is a cool-season ornamental grass, effective for controlling soil erosion. Prefers dry, sunny locations. Allow plenty of room to spread. Blue Lyme Grass will also self-sow, making it a good problem solver for bank stabilization. Not appropriate for a border or specimen planting.
Sorry, we cannot ship Leymus to the counties along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Wisconsin - Door, Kenosha, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, and Sheyboygen."
"Does not like a wet site. If needed, cut back after blooming (seedheads) to encourage a flush of bright, fresh autumn growth. Old foliage may be sheared,even to the ground in late fall or early spring."
Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!
We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!
We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.
