Elymus Magellanicus (Leymus Magellanicus)

Description

New to our catalogue for 2021

Silvery blue grass which is perfect for fertile gardens. Excellent grass for year round interest.

Flowering: Autumn-Winter

Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height: 60cm

Spread: 45cm

Further information:

Self sufficient. Needs little attention. Plant in 1, 3 or 5’s for impact

Common Name: Blue Wheatgrass /  Magellan Wheatgrass

Life Cycle: perennial

Family: Poaceae

Foliage: lanceolate / linear

Basic Colour: ( silver / blue )

Flower Colour:  Bronze

Natural Flowering: July – August

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 80cm

Soil Requirements:  average / moist / dry / well-drained / sandy

Soil ph: acidic / neutral

Location:  container / cottage garden / border / Mediterranean / meadow

Usage: ornamental

Pruning: can be cut back to encourage fresh growth

Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance / shallow soil

Origin: South America