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Koeleria glauca 'Blue Sprite' (Blue Hair Grass) is one of the few low-growing ornamental grasses, making it an attractive option for accents, borders, and mass planting. Dense tufts of blue-green leaves form mounds about one foot high, which sit neatly below flower panicles. Flowers emerge glossy green in spring, then mature to silvery seed heads for summer. A non-spreading species that forms low mounds and can be evergreen in mild climates.
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
Koeleria glauca 'Blue Sprite' (Blue Hair Grass) is a drought tolerant grass that grows easily in average and well-drained soil in full sun, and performs best in lean soils. This grass will
tolerate the exposed condition of a rock garden. Avoid planting in rich,
fertile soil, clay soil, wet soil, or shade. Koeleria is a cool-season grass
native to Europe and Russia. Prune in late winter down to make room for new
spring growth. The flowers grow up to a foot above the foliage mounds; they
preserve well and can be used in dried arrangements if trimmed back in fall or
winter. Plants can be divided in spring or fall.
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SKU
HC017869
Item Package Size
Plant - 5" Deep Pot
Common Name
Blue Sprite Blue Hair Grass
Botanical Name
Koeleria glauca 'Blue Sprite'
Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Flower Color
White
Mature Height
6-24" tall
Mature Spread
6-12" wide
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
Ships As
Potted Plant
Soil Type
Average Soil, Sandy Soil, Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Advantages
Attract Birds, Winter Interest, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance
Ideal Region
Northeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Coastal California
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