Elymus magellanicus

blue wheat grass

• Position: full sun
• Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: June to August
• Flower Colour: purple fading to straw
• Other features: intense silver or blue foliage colour
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Originating from coastal areas in South America, this tough little grass will thrive in exposed positions in full sun. Its silvery blue, semi-evergreen foliage may die off in colder winters, but it is extremely eye-catching throughout summer. Throughout summer stiff, upright stems are topped with bluish-purple flowerheads uo to 20cm long, which gradually fade to a biscuit colour as they mature. Plant it in hot, dry spots where it will slowly form spreading clumps. It looks great in a gravel or coastal gardens where it will virtually thrive on neglect.
  
  
• Garden care: Avoid excessive winter wet and summer humidity. Divide congested colonies in spring.

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