Elymus magellanicus
Magellan rye grass
A tufted deciduous grass to 60cm in height, forming a dense clump of vivid blue linear leaves to 5cm in length, with small, lax flower spikes in summer
Other common names
blue wheatgrassMagellan wheatgrass
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Blue Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Blue Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Elymus can be tufted or rhizomatous perennial grasses, with linear, deciduous leaves, sometimes attractively coloured, and flattened flower spikes in summer and autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- South America
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in most moist, well-drained fertile soils in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in situ in spring or autumn or by division in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back to ground level in late autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust and powdery mildews
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