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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire' you will need.
*Correct and successful spacing is complex and depends on project conditions.
Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire'
Blue Oat Grass
- Clump forming grass with bluish foliage
- Attractive seed heads
- Grows in a wide range of well-drained soils
- Category: Grasses
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 24-36 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
Foliage Color
| • | Blue |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Rock Garden |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire'
The best place to plant Helictotrichon is a dry sunny site. Once established, it will not require supplemental watering unless there is a drought. Trim back the old foliage to 3-4" in spring before the new growth emerges. Division is recommended every 3-4 years in spring to keep the plant looking fresh.
