Grass Helictotrichon Sempervirens Blue Oat Grass

Common Name: Blue Oat Grass, 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 early summer, small, tan seed heads appear on tall stems held well above the foliage. In mild climates, this grass is evergreen; it is semi-evergreen in colder zones.

Blue Oat Grass adds a wonderful coarse element to rock gardens, coastal gardens, or dry hillsides.

Height:

24.0-30.0 Inches

Spread:

24.0-30.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Tan shades

Foliage Color:

Blue shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Evergreen

Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Eclectic

Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant

Container

Dried Flower

Drought Tolerant

Attractive Foliage

Mass Planting

Salt Tolerant

Specimen

Origin:

Not Native to North America