Festuca glauca | Blue Fescue
DESCRIPTION
Festuca glauca is a perennial grass native to regions including France, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. This ornamental grass is distinguished by its fine-textured, needle-like leaves that form dense, cushion-like tufts. In late spring to early summer, it produces inconspicuous greenish flowers with a purple tinge, borne in terminal panicles above the foliage.
Blue fescue is well-suited for full sun exposure and thrives in dry to medium soil conditions. Its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements make it a popular choice for ground cover, rock gardens, and border edges.
DESCRIPTION
Festuca glauca is a perennial grass native to regions including France, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. This ornamental grass is distinguished by its fine-textured, needle-like leaves that form dense, cushion-like tufts. In late spring to early summer, it produces inconspicuous greenish flowers with a purple tinge, borne in terminal panicles above the foliage.
Blue fescue is well-suited for full sun exposure and thrives in dry to medium soil conditions. Its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements make it a popular choice for ground cover, rock gardens, and border edges.
DESCRIPTION
Festuca glauca is a perennial grass native to regions including France, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. This ornamental grass is distinguished by its fine-textured, needle-like leaves that form dense, cushion-like tufts. In late spring to early summer, it produces inconspicuous greenish flowers with a purple tinge, borne in terminal panicles above the foliage.
Blue fescue is well-suited for full sun exposure and thrives in dry to medium soil conditions. Its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements make it a popular choice for ground cover, rock gardens, and border edges.
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Family: Poaceae
Height: 6 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Foliage color: Silver-blue to blue-gray
Flower color: Pale green to blue-tinged
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Low; prefers well-drained, dry to medium soil; drought-tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low; clumps may require division every 2 to 3 years to maintain vigor
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees
