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    HELICTOTRICHON sempervirens
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    HELICTOTRICHON sempervirens

    Commonly known as Blue oat grass

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    Densely tufted grey blue leaves, spikelets straw coloured
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
    Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Rust
    • Place of origin
      Southwestern and central Europe
    • Evergreen
      Densely tufted grass forming a hemispherical mound. Leaves to 23cm (9in) long.
    • Cream
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    • Panicles
      Open panicles to 18cm (7in) long
    • Spikes
      Spikelets
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Blue
    • Height
      1.4m (4½ft)
    • Spread
      60-70cm (24-28in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Ornamental grasses
      Produces glistening spikelets on stiff, upright stems.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Alkaline / Chalk loving
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      1.4m (4½ft)
      		 Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60-70cm (24-28in)
      		  
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