Helicotrichons sempervirens

(Blue Oat Grass)

Rating: 🌻🌻🌻🌻

Light: ☀️

Deer resistant: yes 🦌

Moisture: not fussy

Bloom: Non-showy bluish spikes in June

Size: 36” H x 24” W

Hardiness zone: 3

Helicotrichons sempervirens is an ornamental grass with thin blue spikes that form a compact clump. Small blue flower spikes appear above the basal foliage in June and mature to wheat-like seed pods. Does not spread quickly. A nice accent or specimen plant in the middle of the border.