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Helictotrichon sem. 'Sapphire'

Sapphire Blue Oat Grass

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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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.