Elymus magellanicus - P9

Description
With its silver-blue leaf colouring, Magellan rye grass (Elymus magellanicus) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out with its clump-forming growth. The yellow flower plumes adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny location with well-drained soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and grows up to 30 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Agropyron magellanicus.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of the Magellan rye grasss are silver-blue, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Magellan rye grass has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Magellan rye grass sets beautiful accents together with: Garden Coneflower 'Alba'.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear from June to July.