Blue Fescue

Outstanding in perennial or rock gardens, mixed landscape plantings, or as a small-scale ground cover. Good companion plant for Sedum ?Autumn Joy' or hardy geraniums. Remove faded flowers to promote foliage growth. Tolerant of dry, poor soil.

Companion Plants

Beard-Tongue

Dianthus

Tickseed

Plant Details

Common name

Blue Fescue
Botanical name

Festuca glauca
Variety

Elijah Blue
Zone

USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light

Sun
Height

8" (20 cm)
Habit

Clumping
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Green
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Divide every 3 to 5 years

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Dallas T.'s collection

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