Magellan rye grass (Elymus magellanicus) is a grass plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: Magellan rye grass, Magellan wheatgrass or blue wheatgrass.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Magellan rye grass, Magellan wheatgrass, blue wheatgrass
Scientific name: Elymus magellanicus
Plant type: Grasses
Habit: Tufted
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Magellan rye grass (Elymus magellanicus) – Sabina Bajracharya, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
