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Helictotrichon sempervirens
Blue Oat Grass 

Helictotrichon sempervirens
Common name

Blue Oat Grass

Group

Grasses and Sedges

Family

Gramineae

Description

Blue Oat Grass. An evergreen grass with grey-blue leaves radiating outwards from the centre to form a neat clump. Oat-like flowers are grey-blue at first; quickly turning straw-coloured. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Clump-forming
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten/may cause skin allergy

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
1m
Ultimate spread
1m

Colour

Flowers
Brown in May; July
Foliage
Grey; Blue - Evergreen
Fruit
Green in June
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Protect from winter wet
Soil
Poor
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Specimen; Border; Container; Pot
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Early spring Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Top dress in spring
Care
Cut back in spring
Pests & diseases
Slugs and snails; Vine weevils; Whiteflies; Botrytis; Red spider mite

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

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Regular 2 litre --- --- £6.70 £ 157