Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000559
11/12/99
Elymus glaucus (Leymus secalinus)--Blue Lyme Grass
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 10
Height: 24 in Spacing: 24 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Comments: Blue Lyme Grass is grown for its light blue
foliage (Vis. 1). The plant spreads aggressively by means
of rhizomes. It can be used for erosion control on dunes or
other sandy soils. The plant grows best in hot, dry
climates. The flowers are not especially ornamental and
are produced in small numbers.
Propagation: Propagation is done by division.
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