Boulder Blue Fescue #1
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Boulder Blue Fescue #1
$18.00
Sale price
$18.00
Regular price
'Boulder Blue' Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue') is a compact, cool-season ornamental grass celebrated for its vivid steel-blue to slate-blue foliage and upright, stiff growth habit.
- Botanical Name: Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue'
- Mature Size: 8 to 12 inches tall and 8 to 12 inches wide (up to 15 inches when in flower)
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4 through 9
- Foliage Color: Intense metallic or slate-blue; keeps its color well through summer heat
Growing Requirements
- Light: Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight) for the most intense blue coloration.
- Soil: Average, well-drained, sandy, or rocky soils; dislikes wet or swampy conditions.
- Water: Low water needs; highly drought-tolerant once established.
- Maintenance: Very low maintenance; trim or comb out dead blades in early spring. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years to maintain vigor.
- Resistances: Strongly deer- and rabbit-resistant, and tolerant of urban pollution.
Landscape Uses
- Edging and Borders: Neat, rounded clumps make clean lines along pathways.
- Containers: Ideal for patio pots and mixed decorative planters.
- Xeriscaping: A great low-water accent in rock gardens or mass plantings