Helictotrichon sempervirens (25) plants
Common name: Grass-Ornamental, Blue Oat Grass.
Zones 3 to 8.
Full sun.
Plants reach 24 to 30 inches tall and 24 to 30 inches wide;
Clump forming, semi-evergreen habit.
Growth rate: Moderate, easy to grow, cool season ornamental grass.
Blue Oat grass looks like a miniature water fountain, with its densely packed leaves gently spraying upward and arching back downward at the tips. This species displays spiky, blue-gray foliage that will draw your attention all season long. In mild climates, this grass is evergreen; it is semi-evergreen in colder zones. In early summer, small, tan seed heads appear on tall stems held well above the foliage. Blue Oat Grass adds a small, coarse element to rock gardens, coastal gardens, or dry hillsides. It is also great in containers.
Helictotrichon sempervirens grows easily in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil. 'Drier conditions will result in the best blue color. Use a stiff rake to remove old foliage. Northern zone plants may benefit by being cut back close to the ground in late winter.
Excellent as a border plant, container, dried flower or seed heads, drought tolerant, edging, ground cover, mass plantings, salt tolerant and specimen or focal point. for shipment to CA |
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