Sapphire Blue Oat Grass

Sapphire Blue Oat Grass

Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Saphirsprudel'

This ornamental grass forms a mounding clump is valued for its texture, movement, and four-season presence in the mixed border or mass planting.

  • Bold foliage provides strong textural contrast in the mixed border from spring through winter.
  • Flower heads add a secondary layer of ornament through summer and autumn.
  • Leave stems standing through winter for wildlife value and structural interest; cut back hard to 10–15 cm in early spring.
  • Best in full sun with average, dry soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil Moisture
Average, Dry
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
4 – 4
Mature Height (meters)
0.6 – 1.0
Mature Spread (meters)
0.5 – 0.6
Growth Rate
Medium
Foliage Colour
Blue-green
Bloom Time
Summer
Habit
Mounding
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Landscape Uses
Foundation
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Thrives in full sun or light shade in a well-drained soil. Remove dead foliage in the spring. Clumps need to be divided in the spring every 2-3 years to maintain vigour.
Notes
Also referred to as Blue Oats Grass.

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