Helictotrichon sempervirens
Blue Oat Grass
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Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) - Description
H. sempervirens is native to the western Mediterranean region. It bears bright blue-gray, narrow leaves.
Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) - Blooming
For best flowering, spring should be cool and steadily moist. In hot, humid enviroments, they will bloom much more sparsely.
Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) - Growth
This clump-forming grass has linear green or gray-blue leaves and is native to meadows and woodland margins in termperate Eurasia. Grow in full sun. It retains its color through winter. If the temperature drops below 5°F (-15°C), mulch to protect its roots.
Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) - Planting
For propagation, divide clumps in spring or sow seeds. They may also be grown in containers.
Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) - Pest
The only real problem is rust.
Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) - Interesting facts
The name is Greek for "twisted bristle", describing the awn on the ears of seeds.
Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) - Soil and irrigation
Blue Oat Grass grows in poor to average soil, as long as it is well-drained. It is drought tolerant, but during the growing season it is best to water it lightly once every week or so, letting the soil dry out. Helictotrichon does best in alkaline soil that is poor-moderately fertile and well-draining.
