blue fescue

How to Grow and Care for blue fescue

blue fescue · Festuca glauca
Also known as: grey fescue; ornamental blue fescue grass

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Clumps tend to die out in the centre. Ideally divide every three years. Further ornamental grasses cultivation advice

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Planting and Growing blue fescue

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Clumps tend to die out in the centre. Ideally divide every three years. Further ornamental grasses cultivation advice

How to Water blue fescue?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for blue fescue?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for blue fescue?

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What Soil Is Best for blue fescue?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for blue fescue?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize blue fescue?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune blue fescue?

Comb out dead foliage in spring and trim off damaged parts on older foliage

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How to Propagate blue fescue?

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring

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How to Transplant blue fescue?

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How to Care for blue fescue in Winter?

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How to Plant blue fescue?

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Clumps tend to die out in the centre. Ideally divide every three years. Further ornamental grasses cultivation advice

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How to Repot blue fescue?

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How to Harvest blue fescue?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be affected by a rust

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of blue fescue

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Attributes of blue fescue

Plant typeGrass Like
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitTufted
OriginSouthwestern Europe

Scientific Classification

Species
Festuca glauca
Genus
Festuca
Family
Poaceae
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