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Elymus magellanicus (Magellan rye-grass)
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1 hour care
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0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Elymus magellanicus
Other names
Magellan rye-grass, Magellan wheatgrass, Blue wheatgrass, Agropyron magellanicum , Agropyron pubiflorum
Genus
Elymus Elymus
Species
E. magellanicus - E. magellanicus is a densely-tufted, mound-forming, deciduous, perennial grass with linear, flat or folded, vivid blue leaves and lax, almost prostrate, small, pale green flower spiklets in summer.
Elymus magellanicus is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming, Dense
Flower
Pale-green, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Blue, Silvery-grey in Spring; Silvery-grey, Blue in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Powdery mildew , Rust Powdery mildew , Rust
General care
Pruning
Cut to ground level in autumn or leave for winter interest and cut back in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Elymus magellanicus (Magellan rye-grass) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
Prefers acid to neutral soil but will easily grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. May self-seed freely in gravel.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Elymus magellanicus
Other names
Magellan rye-grass, Magellan wheatgrass, Blue wheatgrass, Agropyron magellanicum , Agropyron pubiflorum
Genus
Elymus Elymus
Species
E. magellanicus - E. magellanicus is a densely-tufted, mound-forming, deciduous, perennial grass with linear, flat or folded, vivid blue leaves and lax, almost prostrate, small, pale green flower spiklets in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming, Dense
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Colour
Flower
Pale-green, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Blue, Silvery-grey in Spring; Silvery-grey, Blue in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut to ground level in autumn or leave for winter interest and cut back in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Elymus magellanicus (Magellan rye-grass) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
Prefers acid to neutral soil but will easily grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. May self-seed freely in gravel.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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