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Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire' - Sapphire Blue Oat Grass

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Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire' is an evergreen gem beloved by garden enthusiasts for its dazzling blue-gray foliage. Standing proud at up to three feet tall, this Sapphire Blue Oat Grass is an evergreen spectacle, boasting arching, needle-like leaves that preserve their striking hue across all four seasons. As the summer sun basks upon it, this rugged perennial answers with elegant, buff-colored flowers poised high on rigid spikes, their oat-like form adding an extra flourish to your garden's tableau. Designed by nature for dry, sunny climes, this robust plant demands very little water, letting it shine in the harshest of conditions, whether it jazzes up a rock garden or brings a touch of architectural elegance to a mixed border. Not just a pretty face, though; its year-round charisma, full sun preference and sterling drought resistance make the Sapphire Blue Oat Grass a practical addition to your landscape that won't lose its lustre, regardless of the season.

  • Size: Up to 3 feet tall
  • Flowers: Buff-colored flowers on spikes during summer
  • Foliage: Eye-catching blue-gray, arching, needle-like leaves
  • Water usage: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Exceptional year-round color: Maintains its striking blue-gray color throughout all four seasons
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