blue fescue
Also known as: grey fescue; ornamental blue fescue grass
An evergreen grass which forms small cushions of very fine, inrolled, ice blue leaves, becoming greener in winter. From late spring to summer it bears narrow, bristly blue-green flower plumes that turn golden-brown
Scientific classification
- Species
- blue fescue (Festuca glauca)
- Genus
- Festuca
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of blue fescue
Distribution map
Southwestern Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blue fescue
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blue fescue care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningComb out dead foliage in spring and trim off damaged parts on older foliage
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by a rust
Pests
Generally pest-free
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