Blue Fescue

Blue fescue is a small ornamental grass grown for its round shape and blue-colored leaves. Tan seedheads appear in early summer. Its blue color and small size can be a nice contrast to other plants.

Blue Fescue

Blue fescue is a small ornamental grass grown for its round shape and blue-colored leaves. Tan seedheads appear in early summer. Its blue color and small size can be a nice contrast to other plants.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Festuca ovina glauca

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Pronunciation

fes-TOO-kuh GLAW-kuh

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Mature Height

6 to 12 in.

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Mature Spread

6 to 12 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

tan

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Bloom time

June to July

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

species is native to Europe

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,500 ft.

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