Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire'
Blue Oat Grass
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Clump forming, cool season grass with pewter-blue foliage. Wonderful in masses or as a speciman. Dense foliage with a bristly dome habit. In the summer months, beige seed heads add an additional interest to this vivid grass. Holds up well in the hot summer months.
Height
12-18 Inches
Spread
15-18 Inches
Color
Yellow/Gold/Bronze
Bloom Time
May-June
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Remove spent foliage in the spring.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Cheddar Pinks (Dianthus ), Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina), Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris clandonensis), Helen's Flower (Helenium ), Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Stonecrop (Sedum ), Creeping Thyme (Thymus praecox), Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum), Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum ), Fall Aster (Aster ), Capsicum annuum (Ornamental Pepper ), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Catmint (Nepeta )Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Containers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Blue-Gray |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
| • | Winter |
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
| • | Rich |
