Festuca glauca

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Blue Fescue

Poaceae

1′ tall x 1.5′ wide

Green with purple tinge flowers

Full sun
Water needs- Dry to medium
Ground Cover
Tolerates Drought, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil, Black Walnut, Air Pollution
Average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but best foliage color is in full sun
short-lived, low-growing, semi-evergreen, clump-forming ornamental grass noted for its glaucous, finely-textured, blue-gray foliage
dome-shaped, porcupine-like tuft of erect to arching, needle-like blades radiating upward and outward to a height of 6-8″
Plants are short lived and require frequent division
Compact and versatile ornamental grass that may be used as an edging plant for borders or path, a ground cover for small areas, or as an accent in rock gardens and border fronts. Mixes well with other ornamental grasses

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