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Festuca glauca

Blue Fescue

Plant photo of: Festuca glauca
Information by:         Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

This ground cover/grass will grow less than 1' tall and has small, blue-green, evergreen leaves that are very thin and hair-like. Flowers appear in the summer but are insignificant. This dependable but short-lived ground cover prefers full sun in coastal areas and afternoon shade in warm inland areas. It needs well draining soil and is drought tolerant once it's established. Leaves may burn during the summer but trim in winter to keep it looking refreshed. Does not tolerate wet soil.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Grass

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Under 1'

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

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.