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Blue Fescue

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Blue Fescue

Grass

Festuca glauca

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 4–9
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 12" spacing
  • Low water
  • Perennial
  • pH 6–7.5
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  • Overview

    A compact ornamental grass that forms perfect blue-silver tufts, adding cool-toned color and fine texture to rock gardens, borders, and contemporary landscapes. This drought-tolerant Mediterranean native maintains its striking blue color year-round and produces delicate flower spikes that add movement and interest to the garden.

  • Planting

    Direct sow in fall or early spring, or start indoors 8-10 weeks before planting out.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 14-21.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Generally pest-free, deer and rabbit resistant. Common diseases: Crown rot in wet soils, rust in humid conditions.