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Grass🦌 Deer Resistant💧 Drought Tolerant
Blue Fescue
Festuca glauca
Blue Fescue forms perfect little tufts of intense steel-blue foliage that look like sea urchins in the garden. Mass-planted, they create a stunning blue carpet. They're tiny enough for rock gardens and containers but bold enough to anchor a modern border. One of the best small grasses for color contrast.
Hardiness Zones
4-8
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
8-12 in H × 8-12 in W
Growth Rate
Moderate
Bloom Season
Summer
Bloom Color
Tan flower spikes above blue foliage
Care Guide
Plant in full sun with sharp drainage. Comb out dead foliage in spring with your fingers. Cut back by half if centers brown out. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigor. No fertilizer needed. Hates wet feet — perfect for raised beds and slopes.
Landscape Uses
Rock gardensBordersModern landscapesMass plantingsContainer plantingsEdging
Best Growing Regions
northeastmidwestwestmountain
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