Melinda Myers

Blue Fescue

Botanical Name

Festuca glauca

Hardiness

Zones 4 to 9

Height

6 to 10 inches

Width

10 inches

Flowers

Summer: blue-green

Light

Full sun

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Drought tolerant
• Tolerates moderate amounts of salt
• Dig and divide or replace every 3 to 4 years
• Cut back to 3 to 4 inches or comb out old foliage in late winter before new growth begins

Problems

Short lived

Varieties

• Elijah Blue - 8", powdery blue foliage
• Sea Urchin - 6", sea green foliage