blue oat grass
Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Saphirsprudel'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Bluish brown Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Blue oat grass should be watered deeply and infrequently, to encourage a deep root system. Water it once a week, in the early morning or late afternoon. Give the soil a good soaking, until it is moist to the touch about 4 inches (10 cm) down. If the soil does not stay moist, water it more often. In hot climates, it may need to be watered twice a week. During the summer, blue oat grass may need up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water each week. In the winter, it may only need to be watered once every 2 weeks, if the temperatures remain mild.
sunlight
Blue oat grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Saphirsprudel') is a species of grass that enjoys full sun. In the summer months, blue oat grass will benefit from more sunlight, up to 8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight daily. During the winter months, the plant will do well in slightly less sunlight, about 4 to 6 hours daily.
pruning
For best results, prune in spring just before new growth appears, or in late summer. Begin pruning by removing any dead foliage at the base of the grass. Using sharp pruning shears, thin out the entire plant by cutting back the foliage to the desired size. Avoid cutting back more than 1-third of the foliage at a time. It is also important to leave some foliage to protect the crown of the grass and help it recover quickly.
