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Sapphire Blue Oat Avena Grass
Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Sapphire'
Blue Oat Avena Grass
In stock · from $14.99
Clump forming cool season semi-evergreen grass. Deep blue foliage. Long graceful stems emerge in late spring topped with tan, oat-like seed heads. Sapphire is reported to have improved resistance to rust.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-27.
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Adds winter interest.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Sapphire Blue Oat Avena Grass get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Sapphire Blue Oat Avena Grass need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Sapphire Blue Oat Avena Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Sapphire Blue Oat Avena Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Sapphire Blue Oat Avena Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Sapphire Blue Oat Avena Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Sapphire Blue Oat Avena Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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