Sapphire Blue Oat Grass (#3)

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Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire'

Sapphire Blue Oat Grass is a premium ornamental grass prized for its intense sapphire-blue foliage and tidy clumping habit. The bright blue leaves provide outstanding color contrast throughout the growing season, while its upright flower stems add movement and texture. Durable, drought tolerant, and easy to maintain, it is one of the best blue ornamental grasses for New England landscapes.

Key Features

Intense sapphire-blue foliage
Strong architectural form
Excellent drought tolerance once established
Deer resistant and low maintenance
Outstanding year-round texture and color

Specs

Mature Height: 2–3 ft (3–4 ft in flower)
Mature Width: 2–3 ft
Sun: Full sun
Growth Rate: Moderate
Zone: 4a; 4b; 5a; 5b; 6a; 6b; 7a; 7b; 8a
Form: Clumping / mounded

Spacing Guidance

24–30 in spacing
Excellent for:
- Foundation beds
- Rock gardens
- Modern landscapes
- Xeriscapes
- Accent plantings

Why Add Ornamental Grasses to Your Landscape?

Low Maintenance Performance: Most ornamental grasses require minimal pruning and thrive with little upkeep once established.
Movement & Texture: Flowing blades and feathery plumes create dynamic visual interest that changes with light and wind.
Four-Season Appeal: From summer greenery to fall plumes and winter structure, grasses provide year-round landscape impact.

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