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Ornamental Grasses · MCH exam plant
Blue Oat Grass
Helictotrichon sempervirens
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Grass
Key ID features
Steel-blue spiky mound, oat-like seed heads, needs drainage, evergreen
| Botanical name | Helictotrichon sempervirens |
|---|---|
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Helictotrichon |
| Category | Ornamental Grasses |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4a–8b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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