Blue Oat Grass
Helictotrichon sempervirens
Full sun
Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | hel-ik-toh-TREE-kon sem-per-VY-renz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | Blue Oat Grass is at home in desert gardens as well as in the traditional perennial border. Plant beside landscape boulders, in rock gardens or at the edges of natural pools. Particularly beautiful planted in masses and paired with blue-gray Mediterranean plants. |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Groundcover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Allow soil to dry slightly before watering. |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Weigela (Weigela); Sedum (Sedum); Yucca (Yucca); Lavender (Lavandula); Ajuga (Ajuga) |
Grows easily in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, water regularly, but allow to dry out slightly between intervals for best foliage color. Drought tolerant in cool climates. Prune away old, faded foliage before new growth emerges in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant