Helictotrichon sempervirens |
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Blue Oat Grass |
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 droughttolerant.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Publicpark, Raisedplanter, Withrocks
Special Uses
Filler
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing lawns with water wise alternatives, like UC Verde Buffalo grass, carex grasses or dymnondia.
