Helictotrichon sempervirens
Common Name —— blue oat grass
Family —————— Poaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 4 – 8
Height/Spread ——– 1.0 – 1.5 m / 0.5 – 1.0 m
Water ——————– dry to medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained; poor in organic matter
Sunlight —————- full sun
Leaves —————— blue leaves; fine
Propagation ———– by division; mid-spring
Limitation ————- removal of dead leaves needed each 3 – 4 years
Strength —————- well behaved; low maintenance
Use ———————– in flower border; rock garden; contrast with pink flowers
ID ———————— blue grass
