Blue Festuca Grass

Product Details

Botanical Name:
Festuca glauca
Height: 8 - 12 inches
Ship As: DORMANT 2.5" POT
Spacing: 8 - 12 inches
Spread: 8 - 12 inches
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Foliage Type: Intense bright blue/green soft thread-like leaves.
Bloom Time: Early to mid summer.

Flower Form: Wheat-like seed heads are produced on tall spikey stalks.
Planting Instructions: Set the plant at the same soil level it is at in the container. Firm soil around plant and water thoroughly.
Soil Requirements: Well drained soil.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Pruning: In cool areas trim back almost to the base before winter or in early spring.
Winter Care: No winter care needed.
Unable to ship to: AE AK GU HI PR

Additional Product Info

Questions about Blue Fescue Grass

Where is the best place to plant blue festuca grass?

Plant blue fescue grass in an area that has full sun. While blue fescue is drought-resistant, it does not like the summer heat in warmer environments so make sure you are planting blue fescue in a compatible zone using our Zone Finder tool.

How do I use my Blue Fescue grass as a ground cover?

Blue Fescue grass thrives in dry soil conditions and looks great in areas such as edging a pathway or as a space-filler when you just don't know what to put in that certain spot. Read more on using perennials as ground covers in our guide for creating perennial gardens.

Do I need to prune my blue fescue ornamental grass?

Blue festuca grass produces flower plumes that are self-seeding so pruning back those flowers may be beneficial if you're trying to control the size of your ornamental grass. Prune dead blades to ensure you keep a mounded shape.

Does blue fescue grass require any winter care?

In harsh winters, Blue fescue will most likely turn brown. If planted in a pot, you can cover it with a winter blanket or transfer the pot inside for winter protection.

Shipping Information

Shipping Information:

Plants, fertilizer and other supplies* will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below.

2023 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone	Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials and Shrubs
1A - 4B	5/1/23 - 6/9/23
5A	4/10/23 - 6/9/23
5B	3/27/23 - 6/9/23
6A	3/13/23 - 6/9/23
6B	2/27/23 - 6/9/23
7A	2/23/23 - 6/9/23
7B	2/20/23 - 6/9/23
8A	2/16/23 - 5/12/23
8B	2/13/23 - 5/12/23
9A-10B	2/6/23 - 5/12/23
Last Order Date	Zones 1A-7B: 6/5/23 Zones 8A-10B: 5/8/23

*Fertilizer and other supplies ordered apart from plant orders are typically shipped within 5 business days.

Other Notes:

We aim for your order to be in your hands at the ideal time to plant, every time. Our growers must anticipate their supply based on the season they expect. Our experts predict weather patterns as best they can to set suitable shipping windows for each growing zone. However, as any gardener knows, nature is not so predictable. The type of product you order, along with the weather in your area or ours, may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.

Based on the contents of your order, we always strive to ship the order complete and as early as possible. However, sometimes this may result in a delay of some items that are ready before others. Our customers have suggested that they would rather wait to receive their order as complete as possible. If you would like to receive part of your order ahead of time, please reach out to our customer service department and we can accommodate. Orders with large items may be shipped in more than one package. There is no extra charge if your order requires more than one package.

Bareroot perennials, trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until fully dormant. This promotes optimum transit conditions and provides your new plant with the best opportunity for success in your garden.

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Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states.