

Forms a clump that remains blue all season. Foliage forms a dome-shaped, porcupine-like tuft of erect to arching, needle-like blades radiating upward and outward to a height of 6-8' (inflorescences typically. Once established, water occasionally more in extreme heat or containers. Beyond Blue Festuca, Festuca glauca Casca11, is a strikingly bright blue compact perennial grassy accent plant for edging or mass planting. Festuca glauca, commonly called blue fescue, is a short-lived, low-growing, semi-evergreen, clump-forming ornamental grass noted for its glaucous, finely-textured, blue-gray foliage. Does equally well as a formal edging plant or in a mass for groundcover effect.īorder, Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Accent, Edging, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden, Ground CoverĪsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.Ĭlump Forming, Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Tolerates Urban Pollution The Beyond Blue Fescue is the best blue foliage grass weve seen to stand up to the heat of summer here with our hot, humid weather in middle Tennessee.

Most often planted near rock gardens, around landscape boulders and in dry streambeds. Its silver-blue coloring and fine texture is appreciated in both Asian gardens and the drought-resistant landscape. It is an evergreen to semi-evergreen grass with a compact, dwarf habit that grows 3/4 to 1 ft. wide.īlue Fescue is the best small ornamental grass. Beyond Blue Fescue Festuca glauca Casca11 PP23307 Intense, powder blue foliage captivates the eye with bright color throughout the season and no browning.
