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Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire Fountain'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire Fountain' (blue oat grass) yields pale yellow blossoms during late spring to mid-summer. This plant has evergreen foliage that is greyish aquamarine in colour. Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire Fountain' (blue oat grass) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.