| Description | A clump forming grass with glaucous blue foliage. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (hel-lik-toh-TRY-kon) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Grass Ornamental |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| Sunlight | full sun to light shade |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | Prefers fertile moist soil but does equally well in average. The soil must be well drained. |
| Temperature | A cool season grass. |
| Flowers | 6", clusters of pale blue, one sided and drooping, fade to a medium brown in the fall |
| Leaves | narrow, blue, arching tapers to a fine point and rolled inward. |
| Dimensions | Reaches 18-24 inches in height by equal spread. |
| Propagation | division |
| Misc Facts | The Blue Oats grass resembles a Fescue but is much hardier in Zone #5. |
| Author's Notes | I have used this plant many times in different gardens and has proven to be hardy to zone # 5. Has been growing in my garden for over 10 years. (as of 2016) |
| Notes & Reference | #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke), #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills) |
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