Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire'
Sapphire Blue Oat Grass
- Clump forming grass with bluish foliage
- Attractive seed heads
- Grows in a wide range of well-drained soils
- Category: Ornamental Grass
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 24-36 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Foliage Color: Blue-Green
A standout cool season ornamental grass with deep blue foliage. Long, graceful stems emerge in late spring topped with tan, oat-like seed heads. Prefers full sun and well-drained locations.
Foliage Color
| • | Blue |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Rock Garden |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
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.