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Helictotrichon semp. Sapphire ('Saphirsprudel')

Sapphire Blue Oat Grass

  • »  Steel blue foliage
  • »  Tight rounded mounds
  • »  Drought tolerant
  • »  Great for containers

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Compact and tightly mounded this colorful grass in an improvement from the species with brighter blue foliage that shows an improved resistance to rust in humid regions. Sapphire's clumping form is well-behaved and does not spread in early summer the thin foliage is and topped with arching stems of tan flowers.

Foliage Color
Blue
Silver
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Early Summer
Summer Bloomer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer
Fall
Exposure
Full Sun
Habit
Mounding
Soil Moisture
Dry Soil
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Helictotrichon semp. Sapphire

Durable grass that can tolerate low fertility soils for years. Provide winter mulch north of zone 5. Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Extremely drought tolerant.