Helictotrichon sem. 'Sapphire'
Sapphire Blue Oat Grass
Description
Blue Oat Grass is a standout cool season ornamental grass with deep blue foliage. It grows in a clumping shape. Each stemless blade emerges from the ground to create a rounded, sculpted look in the landscape. Long, graceful stems emerge in late spring topped with tan, oat-like seed heads. While we have seen flowering in our climate (North Carolina), blooms are most abundant in cooler climates. ‘Sapphire’ is also known by its German name, ‘Saphirsprudel’, or by another translation, ‘Sapphire Fountain’—all are the same plant. Prefers full sun and well-drained locations and can be grown in containers. This Blue Oat Grass cultivar is reported to have improved resistance to rust.
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.