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Helictotrichon sempervirens Saphirsprudel
Sapphire Blue Oat Grass
This zero-maintenance grass has show-stopping, steely-blue foliage fanning out to form a shapely, dense clump. Infrequent, blue seedheads will mature to a tan colour.
- » AKA Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire'
- » Semi-evergreen ball of spiky blue blades, brighter blue than the species
- » Rare blue seed heads turn tan in colour and persist through the winter
- » Bloom Time: Late spring
- » Flower Height: 100 cm
- » Foliage Height: 60 cm
- » Grass Type: Cool Season
1gal
$24.33
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average to Dry Soils |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Foliage Color
| • | Blue |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Saphirsprudel'
Cool Season Grasses: These grasses do the majority of their growing in early spring and start again when temperatures start to cool in the fall. During the warmer summer months, they stop growing and some will even go dormant. Cool season grasses flower in the spring or early summer. Most cool season grasses grow best in a consistently moist soil.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Saphirsprudel'
Thrives in full sun or light shade in a well-drained soil. Remove dead foliage in the spring. Clumps need to be divided in the spring every 2-3 years to maintain vigour.
'Sapphire' is purportedly one zone hardier, and more disease resistant, than the species.