Festuca Perfect Edging

FEPE Tall Fescue, Lolium
$18.95
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Sophisticated yet Practical
A refined alternative to traditional Blue Fescue, this ornamental grass features striking variegated foliage with creamy white margins framing blue-green leaves. This taller variety displays peak variegation in spring, followed by upright, soft tan seedheads in early summer. Festuca Perfect Edging excels as a middle of the border plant, softening walkways, and defining garden spaces. The dense growth naturally suppresses weeds, while its robust root system provides excellent erosion control and soil stability. Its compact habit requires minimal trimming making it an ideal choice for both formal and casual garden designs.

Minus icon Plant Type Perennials, Grasses

Minus icon Height Short to Medium 14-18" (30-34" in flower)

Minus icon Spacing Plant 18-24" apart

Minus icon Bloom Time Early Summer to Late Summer

Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Minus icon Growing Zones 3-7

Minus icon Soil Type Normal

Minus icon Water Needs Low

Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Product

Proven Winners

These varieties have been proven in trials around the world to be vigorous and easy to grow. Best of all, Proven Winners are known to be absolutely covered with vibrant, long-blooming flowers.

Special Features

  • Deer Resistant
  • Evergreen
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Edgers
  • OK in Containers
  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant

Botanical Name

Festuca arundinacea 'Perfect Edging' (Pending)

Festuca General Information

Festuca arundinacea (Tall Fescue) is a hardy, cool-season perennial grass native to Europe. This adaptable grass tolerates varied conditions, making it popular for lawns, erosion control, and ornamental landscaping. Cold-hardy, it maintains year-round green color and requires minimal maintenance. Also known as Lolium arundunaceum. Ornamental grasses are restricted in Oregon.

Festuca Plant Care

Festuca arundinacea performs best in dry to medium, well-draining, fertile soil with good organic matter content. Adaptable to various soil types including clay, but drainage and air circulation are essential. Best color in full sun but tolerates light shade. Light trimming maintains shape during growing season but leave foliage intact for winter interest and protection. Cut back foliage to 3-4 inches in early spring before new growth emerges. Tease out any dead blades of grass by hand combing through foliage. Though drought-tolerant once established, water deeply but infrequently, especially during establishment and summer dry spells. Cannot tolerate waterlogged conditions. Divide overgrown clumps every 2-3 years in spring to maintain vigor and prevent center dieback.

Minus icon All potted plant material is restricted from shipping to Idaho

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zones 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zones 8, 9 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October