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. |