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Blue Fescue Grass

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Blue Fescue Grass

The Blue Fescue is a compact, clump-forming ornamental grass prized for its icy-blue foliage that stays vibrant year-round. Its tidy mounds make striking accents in rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Festuca Glauca

Origin: Western/Southern Europe

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8

Pros:

  • Vivid year-round color – steel-blue blades provide constant contrast in the landscape

  • Low maintenance & drought tolerant – thrives in lean, well-drained soil with minimal care

Cons:

  • Short-lived – clumps often decline after 3–4 years and may need division or replacement

  • Sensitive to wet feet – prolonged moisture or heavy clay can cause root rot