Blue Oat Grass, a perennial grass, forms clumps of silver-blue foliage with tan flower clusters that bloom in spring. Use in waterwise landscapes as a border or groundcover. Full sun, low water, deer resistant, drought tolerant. Grows well in Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
- Landscape Size: 2′-3′ tall, 2′-3′ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Needs: Low
- USDA Zone: 4a
- Growth Habit: Compact, Mounding
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Attributes: Ornamental Grass, Waterwise, Deer Resistant
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Grows well in enriched, well draining soil. In early spring, cut back faded foliage for fresh new growth. Feed with an all purpose fertilizer in spring when new growth appears.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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