Blue Oat Grass

Helictotrichon sempervirens or Blue Oat Grass is a hard working grass that can be used in a wide variety of applications. Hundreds of densely-packed slender leaves shoot forth from the crown, making it resemble a firework mid-explosion. Thanks to it's cool blue and green coloration, it a great choice for those looking to tone down other colors or work within a pallet that promotes relaxation. The Leaves reach upward and cascade out from the plant giving it a uniform appearance without collapsing in the middle or losing its shape.

The finely textured leaves of Helictotrichon sempervirens maintain a bright silvery blue through the growing season and each clump maintains a nice fully rounded shape. This makes them a great choice for border plantings in mass, single specimin plants, or strewn among a garden to add texture. They also are excellent in planted containers due to their ability to simultaneously grow vertically and cascade down around the base of the container. Maintains color through the growing season and in warmer climates it will remain evergreen.

General care for any tree or shrub is easy, but like any living thing will require your attention. Please educate yourself and follow these simple rules.

Blue Oat Grass

For best results plant Helictotrichon in dry sunny locations to reduce this will result in the most vigorous growth and reduce any chance of crown/root rot. Once established Helictotrichon should only require supplemental watering in drought conditions. Take time in spring to trim back the foliage to a height of 3 or 4 inches before new growth emerges. Divide the plants every 3 to 4 years and they will remain fresh looking for years.