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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:47 PM
Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire'
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    Plant Type: Grasses

    Blue Oat grass looks like a miniature water fountain, with its densely packed leaves gently spraying upward and arching back downward at the tips. 'Sapphire' is similar to H. sempervirens, but has brighter, steel blue leaves which tend to widen as they mature.

    In early summer, small, tan seed heads appear on tall stems held well above the foliage. In mild climates, the foliage is evergreen; it is semi-evergreen in colder zones.

    Blue Oat Grass adds a small, coarse element to rock gardens, coastal gardens, or dry hillsides. It is also great in containers.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Flower Color

    blue/brown

    Foliage Color

    blue green

    Plant Spread

    2'

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    2-3'

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    4-8

    Soil Moisture

    average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    disease resistant

    Bloom Time

    June

    Critter Resistance

    —

    Exposure

    full sun

    Growth Rate

    medium

    Seasonal Interests

    summer/fall/winter