Grass, Blue Oat
Blue Oat Grass
Helictotrichon sempervirens
- Height: Typically 18–24 inches tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
- Spread: Approximately 18–24 inches wide
- Spacing: Plant 18–24 inches apart for a tidy, textural display
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Evergreen
Description
Blue Oat Grass is a stunning perennial that delivers a refreshing splash of blue-green foliage to any landscape. In Michigan’s cooler climate, its compact, clump-forming habit creates a neat, polished accent perfect for borders or container plantings. Throughout the summer, its airy flower panicles add a satisfying textural interest and a touch of elegance. This versatile grass thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an inspiring and low-maintenance choice to elevate your outdoor space with its bold, modern beauty.
General Care
- Sunlight: Requires full sun—at least 6 hours of direct light daily—for optimum growth and vibrant color.
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Watering:
Gingko Saratoga
Ginkgo biloba 'Saratoga'Height: Typically 30–40 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 20–30 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 20–30 feet apart for full canopy development
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Deciduous
Shade treeDescription
Gingko Saratoga is a gorgeous, refined selection of the ancient ginkgo tree, prized for its elegant form, fan-shaped foliage, and standout fall color. With a more compact, rounded habit than standard ginkgo varieties, Saratoga fits beautifully into modern landscapes while still delivering grand visual impact. The lovely, slightly ruffled green leaves emerge in spring and hold their color until autumn, when they turn a stunning, buttery yellow before dropping almost all at once in a dramatic seasonal display.This non-fruiting male cultivar keeps the landscape fresh and tidy, free from the mess associated with fruiting types. Ideal for city streets, large yards, or as a specimen shade tree, it brings satisfying structure and movement year-round.
General Care
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun
- Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish deep roots and support healthy canopy growth; once established, minimal supplemental watering is needed except during extended dry periods
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature
- Pruning: Prune in late winter to shape if needed or remove any damaged limbs
With its magnificent golden fall color, clean habit, and bold foliage, Gingko Saratoga is a refreshing, long-lived tree that makes a polished statement in any landscape.
- Mulching: A 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base helps conserve soil moisture and regulate temperature; keep mulch slightly away from the clump to ensure proper airflow.
- Pruning: Remove any dead or browning foliage to keep the clump tidy and to encourage vigorous new growth.
Blue Oat Grass adds a gorgeous, uplifting accent to Michigan landscapes, offering a refined and inspiring display of blue-green beauty that stands out year-round.