Festuca glauca

Festuca glauca, commonly known as blue fescue, is a small ornamental grass native to Europe. Its blue-grey foliage and compact size make it a popular choice among gardeners. The plant typically reaches up to 30 cm in height and forms dense clumps of narrow leaves about 15 cm long. During the summer months, blue fescue produces small flowers that are generally green or purple. However, these flowers are not particularly showy; the plant is primarily valued for its striking foliage. Festuca glauca thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun or partial shade. It can be used as a border plant, in rock gardens, containers, or as an edging plant. Overall, Festuca glauca is an attractive ornamental grass that adds texture and color to any garden with minimal maintenance required.

🌳 Blue fescue is a drought-resistant ornamental grass with striking needle-like, silver-blue foliage. It adds a vibrant touch of color to gravel and rock gardens, offering a beautiful contrast with other plants. This grass forms compact mounds, making it an excellent ground cover, and it looks stunning in garden beds and along borders. Additionally, blue fescue is well-suited for growing in containers.

Characteristics

Plant Type

Grass

Life Cycle

Perennial

Genus

Festuca

Family

Poaceae

Hardiness Zone

5-9

Mature Height

15 cm to 18 cm

Mature Spread

46 cm

Leaf Color

Green, Blue

Leaf Type

Evergreen

Flower Color

Green, Purple, Yellow, Blue, Brown

Flower Size

15.24 cm

Bloom Time

Late spring, Early summer

Planting Time

Spring, Summer

Harvest Time

Mid summer

Native Area

Spain, France

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