Helictotrichon sempervirens

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Blue Oat Grass

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany,JJ Neilson

 

Description

The blue oat grass is an evergreen blue clumping grass that grows 12"-18" tall and wide. Its showy flowers are 1'-2' above the foliage. This plant looks good alone as well as in mass plantings. The blue oat grass likes dry hill sides and is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

 

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Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Blue Green, Silver

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.