Often seen growing on sand dunes, the striking silver-blue foliage of elymus is a standout in any landscape. Producing stiff, upright stems bearing spike-like racemes 35cm long of blue-grey then buff spikelets throughout summer this grass is highly effective when paired with purple flowers or plants with maroon foliage. Foliage clumps spread vigorously by rhizomes and can get out of control quickly, so not suited for small garden unless grown in pots. Very useful for filling in large areas quickly and for stabilising ground.

Very heat tolerant and great for dry/ gravel gardens.  Periodical drought tolerant so good for small period of dry spells.  Cut back spent foliage in spring