Helictotrichon sempervirens “blue oat grass”

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Helictotrichon sempervirens

Blue Oat Grass

3′ tall x 2.5′ wide

Full sun
Water needs- Dry to medium
Tolerates- Deer, Drought, Black Walnut, Air Pollution
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Best blue color in dry soils. Tolerates light shade, but does best in full sun locations
Clump-forming, cool season, ornamental grass
Specimen for the border or rock garden. Mass for ground cover. Effective foundation plant as an accent or in conjunction with dwarf blue spruces or junipers. Blue foliage contrasts well with pink flowering perennials and many spring bulbs.

 

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