Magellan rye grass
Also known as: blue wheatgrass; Magellan wheatgrass
A tufted deciduous grass to 60cm in height, forming a dense clump of vivid blue linear leaves to 5cm in length, with small, lax flower spikes in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Magellan rye grass (Elymus magellanicus)
- Genus
- Elymus
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Magellan rye grass
Distribution map
South America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Magellan rye grass
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Magellan rye grass care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back to ground level in late autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in situ in spring or autumn or by division in early summer
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in most moist, well-drained fertile soils in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust and powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
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