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Helictotrichon sempervirens Regular / 5 litre / --- / ---

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Description
Type
Form
Size
Spread
Type
Regular
Form
5 litre
Size
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Spread
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Helictotrichon sempervirens ---
Common name
blue oat grass
Group
Grasses
Family
Poaceae
RHS Award
Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
-
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 m
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 m
Habit
Tufted
Hardiness
Hardy – Cold winter (-15 to -10ºC)

Growing conditions
Aspect
South–facing, North–facing, West–facing, East–facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
Position
Full sun
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Product description & Growing guide

Helictotrichon sempervirens (blue oat grass) is a member of the Poaceae family. This grasse exhibits a tufted growth habit and is characterized by its evergreen foliage. It has a hardiness rating of hardy – cold winter (-15 to -10ºc), and is hardy through most of the uk even in severe winters. may not withstand open or exposed sites or central / northerly locations. many evergreens suffer foliage damage and plants in pots will be at increased risk. .

When fully mature, Helictotrichon sempervirens can reach an ultimate height of 1–1.5 metres and a spread of 0.5–1 metres. For optimal growth, it prefers south–facing, north–facing, west–facing, east–facing aspect and exposed, sheltered exposure. It thrives best in chalk, clay, loam, sand soil types and should be placed in a full sun position.

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Foliage
Fruit
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Summer
Autumn
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