Common
name: "Blue Oatgrass" or "Blue Avena
Grass"
Latin name: Helictotrichon sempervirens
Zone: 4
- 9
Elevation to: 8500'
Growth habit: Upright mound
Max height: 24" - 36"
Spread: 24" Flowers: Yes, late spring Flower type: See
image Native to area: No
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured:
Blue Oat Grass
Helictotrichon sempervirens
Ornamental
Grasses Cultivation:
Plant Blue Oatgrass in well drained soil in full sun.
It thrives in poor soils and drought quite well. Blue Oatgrass is
a good choice for mountain homes up to 8500 foot.
Remove old growth in early spring to help promote plant vigor.
Propagation: Blue Oatgrass seeds can be sown after danger of frost
has passed. For much quicker growth purchase pre-started
plants at your local Garden Center. Once the grass has become
established, it can be divided in the spring.
