Blue Lyme Grass
Leymus arenarius
Blue Lyme Grass
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A fast-spreading, cool-season grass with striking, steel-blue foliage and upright, wheat-like flower spikes in summer. This salt-tolerant and deer-resistant ornamental grass is well-suited for erosion control, coastal landscapes, or large, contained areas. However, its aggressive rhizomatous growth can be invasive, so it should be used with caution and often grown in containers to prevent it from outcompeting other plants.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Tolerates shade.
Quick answers
How big does Blue Lyme Grass get?
About 4' tall and 36"+ wide at maturity.
How much sun does Blue Lyme Grass need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Blue Lyme Grass need?
Low water use.
Will Blue Lyme Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Blue Lyme Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Blue Lyme Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.