Festuca ovina glauca
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Blue Fescue
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 6-10' x 6-10' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | White |
| Special Features | Deer Resistant, Desert Conditions, Low Water use |
| Container Sizes | #1 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 1-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 4-11 |
| Plant Type | Grass |
This handsome and somewhat different ground cover grows in grassy tuft-like clumps 6-10 inches high. The spectacular non-fading blue foliage and unique growing habits make this ideal for borders flower and rock gardens and small areas where you want to draw special attention. Blue Festuca is a hardy rapidly multiplying year round ground cover. It does well in full sun and poor fairly dry soils. It is quite suitable for seashore planting meaning that it can take exposure to windblown sand and even salt spray. Plant it in full sun for the best color. Drought tolerant.
