Compact clumps of steel-blue blades provide year-round color and texture.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Jun to Jul
- USDA Zones
- 4-9
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 18-30"
- Bloom Colors
- Blue
⌘ Evergreen✦ Low Maintenance
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About This Name
Helictotrichon sempervirens is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Blue Oat Grass unambiguously. The genus Helictotrichon places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Blue Oat Grass, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Helictotrichon sempervirens will give you the most precise results.