Festuca
cinerea
Glauca
Blue Fescue
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Type:
Perennials,Grasses
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Height:
Short 8" (12" in flower) (Plant 12" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Early Summer to Summer
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
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Zones:
4-8
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Sandy
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Flower Color / Accent:
Not Applicable /
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Low tufts of finely textured needle-like blue-gray foliage. Festuca Glauca blends well with cool colored perennials and makes a perfect accent plant in rock gardens. Neat and attractive.
Features to Note:
- Deer Resistant
- OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering
- Evergreen
- Seaside/Salt tolerant
- Edgers
- For a sunny spot
General Information:
Festuca are charming dwarf ornamental grasses which perfer dry to medium soils. Best color is attained in full sun but will tolerate light shade. Ornamental grasses are restricted from Oregon.
Plant Care:
In spring cut back to 3-4" if needed. Division should be done in spring every 2-3 years to keep blue fescue at its best.
