Helictotrichon sempervirens (Blue Oat Grass)
Botanical Information
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Helictotrichon |
| Species | sempervirens |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Europe. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 1a - 6a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0a - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -51 - (-21) |
| Temperature (°F) | -60 - (-5) |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Compact tussocks forming evergreen grass. |
| ID Characteristic | Long blue-grey leaves with small, straw coloured spikelets. |
| Landscape | Flower borders and low maintenance architectural landscapes. |
| Propagation | Division. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in poor to moderate fertile to alkaline soil. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
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