Festuca glauca

Blue Fescue

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Ornamental cool-season grass with striking blue-grey foliage forming compact mounds. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and xeriscaping. Drought tolerant.
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Plant Details

Common Name Blue Fescue
Family Poaceae
Genus Festuca
Species Glauca
Origin Southern Europe, North Africa
Blooming Foliage plant, produces seed heads in late spring/early summer
Leaf Color Blue-grey / Silvery-blue
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy or loamy soil. Avoid heavy clay to prevent root rot.

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established. Water moderately during establishment, reduce in summer dormancy or winter.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best color; partial shade causes fading and legginess.

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Fertilization

Low nutrient needs. Apply balanced fertilizer lightly in early spring only.

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Pruning

Cut back dead foliage to ground level in early spring before new growth emerges.

Pest Control Aphid Leafhopper Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
20000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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