Festuca idahoensis ‘Siskiyou Blue’
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Siskiyou Blue Idaho Fescue
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 15" x 15" |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Special Features | Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 1-10, 14-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 4A-10B |
| Plant Type | Grass, Groundcover |
Moderate-growing evergreen ornamental grass to 15” tall and wide. This long-lived variety forms dense clumps of attractive, fine-textured, silvery-blue foliage initially upright-growing in youth, eventually arching with maturity. Bluish-green flower spikes rise above the attractive foliage in early-summer to eventually mature to tan, and should be removed if re-seeding is not desired. Great as color contrast in borders or edging, and makes an impressive group planting. Tolerates coastal conditions and a variety of soil types (provided they’re relatively well-drained) and while this variety can survive periods of wet soil, it requires little water once fully established. Thrives in a sun to partial shade exposure.
USDA Zone: 4A-10B
