Helictotrichon sempervirens ‘Sapphire’
$27.99
Helictotrichon sempervirens Saphirsprudel forms a clean fountain of steel-blue blades for year-round structure in sunny gravel beds.
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Description
Helictotrichon sempervirens Saphirsprudel forms a strong sapphire fountain of steel-blue blades. The arching clump keeps its color through the year and gives sunny gravel beds or flat garden edges a clear focal point. Fine flower panicles rise above the foliage in spring and summer, shifting through blue, yellow, and brown. Its tidy structure remains useful without frequent trimming.
Choose full sun and sharply drained soil to maintain the strongest blue color. Water enough to keep the ground only moderately moist and avoid heavy fertilizer or deep shade. Comb out old blades or cut the clump back in late winter or early spring. Remove old flower stems before new growth becomes strong. Divide in spring to preserve the cultivar, and prevent rust or crown rot with open spacing and good drainage.
Additional information
| Height | 60 cm – 90 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 45 cm – 60 cm |
| Flowering months | June, July, May |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Propagation | Propagate Helictotrichon sempervirens Saphirsprudel by division in spring. Division keeps the strong blue clump form consistent. |
| Pests | Helictotrichon sempervirens Saphirsprudel has no serious insect pest problems. Dense wet clumps should still be checked in humid weather. |
| Diseases | Helictotrichon sempervirens Saphirsprudel can suffer rust or crown rot in humid or poorly drained sites. Open spacing and sharp drainage reduce problems. |
| Pruning | Comb out or cut back Helictotrichon sempervirens Saphirsprudel in late winter or early spring. Remove old flower stems before new growth is strong. |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil well drained and only moderately moist. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun for the best blue foliage. |
| Color flower spring | Blue, Brown, Yellow |
| Color flower summer | Blue, Brown, Yellow |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen, Semi-evergreen |
| Habit | Clump-former, Tufted |
| Moisture | Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Arching |
| Suggest planting location | Low maintenance planting, Architectural planting, Garden edging and borders, Rock and alpine gardens, Gravel and stone gardens |
| Type | Grass |
| Use for | Architectural, Ground cover, Low maintenance |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun. Use average soil that drains freely. Avoid winter-wet positions. Tidy old foliage in early spring. Divide clumps in spring when needed. |
| Soil | Loam, Sand, Clay |
| Local names | Sapphire Fountain Blue Oat Grass, Blue Oat Grass, Blue Oats Grass |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23083503, Z1HELSES0001G |
| Usps | Steel-blue blades form a clean sapphire fountain., Low-maintenance grass adds structure to gravel borders. |