Healthy Blue Oat Grass
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Blue Oat Grass

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$40.99
This product does not ship to: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 2 - 3 Feet
  • Mature Spread 1 - 2 Feet
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8

Blue Oat Grass, also known as Helictotrichon sempervirens, is an attractive perennial grass known for its unique, blue-gray foliage. This no-fuss, highly ornamental grass does not need a lot of maintenance but it adds plenty of color, texture, and shape to the garden. Due to its architectural characteristics, it is often planted en masse, in waterwise modern gardens, as a colorful blue-gray accent, and on slopes for erosion control. 

Blue Oat Grass is cold hardy in zones 4-8 and is considered an evergreen in milder climates. It provides attractive structure in the garden when a light dusting of snow sits on top of the blue foliage. Blue Oat Grass has a low, domed habit and reaches heights of 2-3 ft with a 1-2 ft spread. This useful and attractive perennial grass is drought and salt tolerant, deer resistant, and very low maintenance–an ideal choice for water-wise gardens.

Blue Oat Grass Care

Plant Blue Oat Grass in an area that receives 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. It must be planted in well-draining soils; this grass can tolerate lean, low-fertility soils, and in fact, the blue foliage often becomes more vibrant in drier soils. 

Apply a thick layer of mulch around the base of Blue Oat Grass, particularly in colder climates to help insulate the roots and protect them from cold damage. In early spring, keep Blue Oat Grass looking fresh by cutting back the plant to 4” above the soil to encourage new growth.  

Blue Oat Grass Spacing

Blue Oat Grass has an upright, clump-forming growth habit, reaching 2 feet wide at maturity. Space grasses 18-24 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and balanced growth.

Blue Oat Grass Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet
Mature Spread: 1 - 2 Feet
Spacing: 1 - 2 Feet
Habit: Clumping, Mounded
Flower Color(s): Brown
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Blue, Green
Foliage Description: Gray
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit
Tolerates: Drought, Salt
Attracts: Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Hedges & Privacy
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Blue Oat Grass
Other Name(s): Blue Oat Grass
Scientific Name: Helictotrichon sempervirens
SKU:
1231001004-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.