Festuca 'Siskyou Blue'

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Siskyou Blue Fescue

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Information by: PlantMaster Photographer: GardenSoft

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.