About
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.
About the genus
Elymus can be tufted or rhizomatous perennial grasses, with linear, deciduous leaves, sometimes attractively coloured, and flattened flower spikes in summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like
HabitTufted
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Native toSouth America
Care notes
CultivationEasy to grow in most moist, well-drained fertile soils in full sun
PruningCut back to ground level in late autumn
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in situ in spring or autumn or by division in early summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rust and powdery mildews