Lyme Grass
Herb latin name: Lyme Grass,Lyme Grass Extract
Latin name: Leymus arenarius
Synonyms: Elymus arenariusElymus arenarius
Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dunes by the coast, often in association with Ammophila arenaria. Other uses of Lyme Grass: The leaves are used for making mats,Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dunes by the coast, often in association with Ammophila arenaria.
Other uses of Lyme Grass: The leaves are used for making mats, rope, paper etc. The plants have a very extensive root system and so they are often planted near the coast in order to stabilize sand dunes. They can also be used as a ground cover for sandy open spaces but can be invasive.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow mid spring in situ and only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within 2 weeks. If the supply of seed is limited, it can also be sown in mid spring in a cold frame. Only just cover the seed. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in summer Division in spring or summer. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Cultivation of Lyme Grass: Dunes by the coast, often in association with Ammophila arenaria.
Medicinal use of the herb: None known
Known hazards of Leymus arenarius: None known
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