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Blue Hair Grass Seeds
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
12 inches
WIDTH
10 inches
FOLIAGE COLOR
Blue-green
FLOWER COLOR
Greenish fading to tan
GROWTH RATE
Moderate
FALL COLOR
Same
SOIL REQUIREMENT
Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 7.5
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Dry to medium
About...
Blue Hair Grass (Koeleria glauca) - Blue Hair grass seed produce both the foliage and flowers that are attractive and enhancing to the landscape, and it is one of the few low-growing ornamental grasses. This ornamental grass will only grow to 12 inch tall, producing dense tufts of blue-green leaves.MORE ORNAMENTAL GRASS OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover the seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite
SOWING RATE
3 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 inches
TEMPERATURE
AVERAGE GERM TIME
LIGHT REQUIRED
DEPTH
SOWING RATE
MOISTURE
Blue Hair Grass (Koeleria glauca) - Drought tolerant Blue Hair grass seed produce both the foliage and flowers that are attractive and enhancing to the landscape, and it is one of the few low-growing ornamental grasses. This ornamental grass will only grow to 12 inch tall, producing dense tufts of blue-green leaves. Blue Hair grass is a well-behaved and non-spreading species that is suitable for sunny borders. It forms a low mound of very fine blue-green leaves with a hedgehog appearance. In the spring, flower panicles emerge that are glossy green, and they mature into tan seed heads by midsummer and last through late summer. The flowers preserve well and can be used in dried arrangements. The Blue Hair plant may remain evergreen in mild winter regions. Blue Hair Grass care includes a hard trimming in late winter down to 2 inches to remove dead foliage. In the fall, the flower spikes can be removed to neaten the appearnace of the ornamental grass plant. Can divide in spring or fall.
Blue Hair grass grows easily in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. It performs the best in lean soils and will not do as well in rich, fertile soil. Koeleria glauca Blue Hair grass is drought tolerant, but it is not tolerant of heavy clay soils, wet soils and shade.
Common Questions
Do I need to prune my plants?
Yes, blue hair grass should be pruned back in late winter to make room for new growth come spring.
Can I use in my dried flower arrangements?
Yes, the flowers preserve well and can be used in dried flower arrangements if trimmed back in fall or winter.
Can I divide my plants?
Yes, blue hair grass can be divided in spring or fall.
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