General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Intolerant of drought. Cut to the ground in late winter before new shoots emerge. Foliage retains blue color in warm winter areas, but should still be cut to the ground in late winter in those areas to revitalize. This grass is less vigorous in the hot and humid conditions of the deep South.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
This wheat grass cultivar (often commonly called blue Magellan grass) is a clump-forming, cool season ornamental grass which is primarily grown for its outstanding blue foliage. Narrow, gray-blue grass blades (1/4 to 1/2" wide) are sharp pointed and typically grow in tufts to 1' tall and 1' wide. Erect, bluish-green flower spikes emerge in late spring/early summer. Flower spikes mature to tan as the seed ripens and are reminiscent of the heads of wheat, thus giving rise to the common name. This grass is also sometimes sold under the name of Agropyron magellanicum 'Blue Tango'.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Not invasive like its weedy quack grass relative (Agropyron repens).
Uses:
Border fronts, rock gardens and as a small accent. Combines well with pink-flowered perennials and dwarf conifers.
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