{"product_id":"blue-lyme-grass","title":"Blue Lyme Grass","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Lyme Grass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeymus arenarius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a bold ornamental grass prized for its striking steel-blue foliage and exceptional tolerance of difficult growing conditions. Growing approximately 2-3 feet tall, it produces stiff, upright blue-gray leaves that provide strong color and texture throughout the growing season. Wheat-like flower heads rise above the foliage in summer, beginning blue-green and gradually maturing to tan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Lyme Grass is particularly well suited for sandy soils, coastal landscapes, slopes, and other challenging areas where many ornamental grasses struggle. It is highly tolerant of wind, salt, drought, and poor soils once established. Blue Lyme Grass spreads vigorously by underground rhizomes and can form large colonies, making it useful for erosion control and naturalized areas but less suitable for small or tightly controlled planting beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore About Blue Lyme Grass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast Growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerennial Ornamental Grass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking Steel-Blue Foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant Once Established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalt Tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandy Soil Tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoastal Planting, Slopes, Erosion Control, Naturalized Areas, Mass Planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpright Habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpreads aggressively by Underground Rhizomes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 2-3 Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 2-3 Feet and Spreading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 3-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Exposure: Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Moisture: Dry to Average, Well Draining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttributes: Upright, Spreading, Rhizomatous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Color: Steel Blue to Blue-Gray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: Blue-Green, Maturing to Tan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in full sun for the strongest growth and best blue foliage color. Blue Lyme Grass performs especially well in sandy, gravelly, or relatively poor soils and is highly tolerant of coastal conditions. Because it spreads aggressively by underground rhizomes, plant it where it has room to naturalize or use a physical root barrier to help control its spread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season while the root system becomes established. Once established, Blue Lyme Grass is drought tolerant and generally requires little supplemental watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery little fertilizer is required. Blue Lyme Grass performs well in lean soils, and excessive fertilization can encourage overly vigorous growth and spreading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut old foliage back to approximately 3-6 inches above the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove unwanted shoots or rhizomes as needed to prevent the plant from spreading beyond its intended area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eState Restrictions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eState Restrictions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Lyme Grass (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeymus arenarius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprohibited or restricted in Wisconsin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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