Festuca glauca

Festuca glauca, commonly known as Blue Fescue, is a cool-season ornamental grass valued for its attractive blue-gray foliage.

CHARACTERISTICS

Leaves: Blue Fescue is characterized by its fine-textured, narrow, and arching leaves. The foliage is typically blue-gray, giving the plant its common name.

Flowers: In early summer, Blue Fescue may produce small, inconspicuous flowers on tall stems. The primary ornamental feature, however, is the foliage rather than the flowers.

CONDITIONS

Sunlight: Blue Fescue thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. In full sun, the blue coloration of the foliage is often more pronounced.

Soil: Well-drained soils are crucial for Blue Fescue. It prefers slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soils.

Watering: Once established, Blue Fescue is relatively drought-tolerant. It prefers moderate water levels but can withstand dry conditions.

CULTURAL USES

Garden Ornamental: Blue Fescue is widely used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes, providing color and texture.

Containers: It is suitable for container planting, adding a touch of blue to pots or mixed planters.

LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN

Borders and Edges: Blue Fescue is often used as border plants, edging walkways, or defining garden beds.

Rock Gardens: Its compact size and attractive foliage make Blue Fescue suitable for rock gardens.

MAINTENANCE

Trimming: Blue Fescue generally doesn't require frequent trimming. If flowering stems appear, they can be removed to maintain the neat appearance.

Conservation Status:

Blue Fescue is not a threatened species, and it is widely cultivated for ornamental purposes.

SIZE

Height:, 0.3 to 0.6 meters

Blue Fescue is a low-growing grass

Spread: The spread of the plant is often similar to its height, forming neat, dense clumps.

Available in 14cm pots