Helictotrichon sempervirens
Also called:
Blue Oat Grass
Botanical Description
Plant Family:
Poaceae
Semi-Evergreen
Grass
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
France and Italy
Flower:
Other
Blooms from :
Jun
to:
Jun
Spikelets of bluish-brown flowers arranged in open, one-sided panicles arching at the tip appear on erect stems rising well above the foliage clump in June. Flower spikelets mature to a golden wheat color by fall.
Foliage:
Other
Features very narrow (3/8" wide), spiky, steel blue leaf blades (to 18") which form a rounded, porcupine-like clump.
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
No
Height:
2-4'
Spread:
2-3'
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Native to central and southwest European grasslands
Soil Needs
Acidic; slightly alkaline; sand; loam; clay. Easily grown in average, dry to medium. Best blue color occurs in dryish soils.
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Wildlife Uses
Attracts Pollinators?
No
Attracts Birds?
No
Supports Butterflies?
No
Wildlife use description: