Helictotrichon sempervirens (Blue Oat Grass )
Dense clumps of tall, narrow, spiky blue-grey blades resemble a larger version of Festuca glauca. Among the foliage are bluish brown flowers in arches of one-sided panicles that mature to a wheat shade in the fall. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late summer to early fall
2-3 ft tall x 2-2.5 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Salt tolerant
| Zone | Zone 3 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Low to Moderate Moisture |
An attractive dense, mound of golden-yellow flowers in spring turn into various hues of red, purple or orange in the cooler weather. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid-spring to early summer
1-2 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Moderate salt tolerance
This evergreen, clump-forming, fragrant perennial features green foliage and deep violet purple flower spikes. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early summer
1.5 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft spread
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Fragrant
An abundance of feathery burgundy plumes, that change to silver as they mature, rise above narrow serrated green blades with silver midribs in a dense clumping habit. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late spring
HARDY to -20 °F (-28.9 °C)
5-6 ft tall x 2.5-3 ft spread
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Salt tolerant
Deer and rabbit resistant
This perennial features upright stems bearing pale lilac flowers and small, hairy gray-green aromatic leaves growing in a compact, mounding, low-growing habit. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early summer
0.75-1.5 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Fragrant
This deciduous perennial features tall upright stems bearing green leaves that become topped with clusters of delicate dark rose buds that open to reveal deep rose-pink flowers that are followed by bronze seed heads. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late summer to early fall
2-2.5 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
This mat-forming perennial features small fragrant gray-green leaves topped in summer with clusters of delicate lavender-pink flowers. Its tolerance to foot traffic means it can be planted on walkways between stone without worry. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms midsummer
2 in tall x 6 in spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Tolerant to drought
Attracts pollinators
Fragrant
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Dense clumps of arching stems with dark green and yellow variegated leaves cascade in layers to resemble dwarf bamboo. Hidden among the foliage are tiny delicate green flower heads. Slow growth rate.
Blooms late summer to early fall
1-2 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Shade tolerant
Groundcover
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Dense clumps of tall, upright bright green blades that turn fiery burgundy in summer, then deepen in colour in fall, then goes dormant in winter. Among the foliage are panicles of silvery-white spikelets. Slow growth rate.
Blooms late summer to early fall
1-2 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Attracts butterflies