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Blue Dune Lyme Grass, Leymus Arenarius 'Blue Dune'

Big Bluestem

Full Sun, Cool-season

This Lyme Grass is a cool-season grower that appears to take the summer heat in stride. Its most striking feature is the silver/blue foliage. It has a spreading growth habit and a very loose form. A very unique ornamental grass for the garden.

This grass made it on the Top 10 visitor favorite list in 2008. It bloomed starting in late May and kept the seed heads all season. This is an active spreader by rhizomes, so it can be aggressive!


Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

36-48”

5

YearHeight/Width
Year 136”/24”
Year 240”/32”
DatePictures
June 2007Big Bluestem
September 2007Big Bluestem
February 2008Big Bluestem
May 2008Big Bluestem
September 2008Big Bluestem
September 2009Big Bluestem
(Close Up) September 2009Big Bluestem
November 2009Big Bluestem