Sandgrass is an ideal grass for rockery and dry soils. Widely used as a groundcover it is characterized by its beautiful blue foliage.
Perennial up to 1m high and about 50cm wide. Evergreen, glaucous foliage growing in dense tufts that swirl in an arc shape. Flowering spike.
It can be grown with stipas and lavender for example, since it is a plant that requires little care.
Balcony & Courtyard, Groundcover, Decorative, Grass, Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Gravel Garden

| Flowering period | June, July, August, Summer |
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| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Foliage colour | Blue, Glaucous |
| Botanical name | Leymus arenarius ’blue dune’ |
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| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Planting period | March, April, May, Spring |
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| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Groundcover, Decorative, Grass, Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Gravel Garden |
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| Exposure | Light, Sun |
| Soil pH | Neutral to acid |
| Soil type | Clay, Sand, Loam, Poor |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained, Moist, Dry |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (-15ºC) |
| Watering | Moderate |
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