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Helictotrichon sempervirens Sapphire Fountain


Blue Oat Grass

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 8.200.150


(='Saphirsprudel') This German variety was selected for its especially blue foliage and improved resistance to rust in humid regions. Plants form a well-behaved clump of bright silvery-blue leaves, with taller arching stems of flowers appearing in early summer. Non-spreading in habit, this will remain evergreen in mild winter regions. Requires good drainage, especially in warm summer regions. Clumps may be easily divided in spring. In cold regions the foliage sometimes needs to be tidied up with scissors in spring, but quickly regrows.

Further details for
Helictotrichon sempervirens Sapphire Fountain

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Creamy Yellow
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Blue
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Massed
  Specimen
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Spread
   60-75 cm
   23-29 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium












Helictotrichon sempervirens Sapphire Fountain


Blue Oat Grass

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 8.200.150


(='Saphirsprudel') This German variety was selected for its especially blue foliage and improved resistance to rust in humid regions. Plants form a well-behaved clump of bright silvery-blue leaves, with taller arching stems of flowers appearing in early summer. Non-spreading in habit, this will remain evergreen in mild winter regions. Requires good drainage, especially in warm summer regions. Clumps may be easily divided in spring. In cold regions the foliage sometimes needs to be tidied up with scissors in spring, but quickly regrows.

Further details for
Helictotrichon sempervirens Sapphire Fountain

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Creamy Yellow
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Blue
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Massed
  Specimen
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Spread
   60-75 cm
   23-29 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium