Festuca 'Siskyou Blue'
Siskyou Blue Fescue
Description
Siskiyou Blue Fescue quickly reaches 1' tall and 2' wide, with a clumping habit. Foliage is needle-like, blue green and attractive. Flower stalks rise above foliage from spring through summer but are considered insignificant. This plant is grown for its foliage. This grass does best in full to part sun with well draining soil. It attracts butterflies and birds. Very reliable and hardy. Low water use.
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.