Helictotrichon decorum
ALPINE OAT GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia

Other Botanical Names: Arrhenatherum decorum, Avena coronensis, A. decora, A. subvillosa, Avenastrum decorum, Avenochloa decora, Heuffelia convoluta var. heterophylla, H. c. var. hirsuta

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Helictotrichon decorum
ALPINE OAT GRASS
Poaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: green

Flowering Time: early summer to mid summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, contemporary, dry style, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: informal edging, mass planting, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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