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Blue Oat Grass
Helictotrichon sempervirens
A steely-blue evergreen porcupine. The best cool-toned accent in the dry palette.
evergreendeer-resistant
TypeGrass
HardinessUSDA Zones 4–8
SunFull sun
WaterLow (after establishment)
Height18–30 in
Bloomblue, silver · summer, winter
Where to buy
Shop Blue Oat Grass at trusted growers. Prefer a mail-order xeric specialist, or check a local nursery.
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