Blue Fescue Ornamental Grass Seeds
Estimated delivery between Marsch 27 and Marsch 30.
Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca) is a beautiful and low-maintenance ornamental grass that adds color, texture, and movement to your garden. Known for its striking blue-gray foliage, it forms dense clumps that are ideal for borders, rock gardens, or as a ground cover. As a perennial plant, Blue Fescue will return year after year, providing long-lasting beauty. This drought-tolerant grass thrives in both sunny and partially shaded areas, making it a versatile addition to various garden settings.
Why Choose Blue Fescue Ornamental Grass?
Attractive Blue Foliage: The silvery-blue, spiky blades create a striking contrast in garden beds, rockeries, and containers.
Drought-Tolerant: Once established, this grass requires minimal water, making it ideal for xeriscaping or water-conscious gardens.
Sun or Shade: It is adaptable to different light conditions, thriving in full sun or partial shade.
Low Maintenance: Blue Fescue is easy to grow and requires little upkeep beyond occasional trimming to keep it neat.
Versatile: This grass can be used as a border plant, ground cover, or even in containers for added texture and color.
Key Features
- Scientific Name: Festuca glauca
- Common Name: Blue Fescue, Ornamental Grass
- Flower Color: Blue-green, with golden seed heads in summer
- Plant Type: Perennial Grass
- Height: 12-18 inches
- Width: 12-15 inches
- Blooming Season: Summer (flower spikes)
- Soil Preference: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
- Watering Needs: Low once established; moderate during establishment
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Planting Instructions
- Preparation: Select a well-drained area with full sun or partial shade.
- Sowing Seeds: Plant seeds directly in the soil or start indoors in small pots 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
- Spacing: Space plants about 12-15 inches apart to allow for growth and spread.
- Watering: Water the seeds until they germinate, then reduce watering frequency to promote drought tolerance.
Care Tips
- Fertilizing: Fertilize once a year in early spring with a slow-release fertilizer to support healthy growth.
- Pruning: Trim back old or damaged leaves in early spring before new growth begins.
- Mulching: Use mulch to keep the soil moist during hot weather, but be sure to avoid covering the plant’s crown.
- Pest Management: Blue Fescue is generally pest-resistant, though occasionally grasshoppers or aphids may appear.
Why Gardeners Love Blue Fescue
Blue Fescue is a favorite among gardeners for its unique color and adaptability. It adds year-round interest with its fine texture and striking blue blades, while its drought tolerance makes it an ideal choice for low-maintenance gardens. Whether planted in full sun or shaded areas, Blue Fescue creates a neat, attractive, and functional landscape feature.
Order Now to plant Blue Fescue Ornamental Grass Seeds and enjoy its beautiful, drought-tolerant foliage in your garden!
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Blue Fescue Ornamental Grass Seeds
Estimated delivery between Marsch 27 and Marsch 30.
Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca) is a beautiful and low-maintenance ornamental grass that adds color, texture, and movement to your garden. Known for its striking blue-gray foliage, it forms dense clumps that are ideal for borders, rock gardens, or as a ground cover. As a perennial plant, Blue Fescue will return year after year, providing long-lasting beauty. This drought-tolerant grass thrives in both sunny and partially shaded areas, making it a versatile addition to various garden settings.
Why Choose Blue Fescue Ornamental Grass?
Attractive Blue Foliage: The silvery-blue, spiky blades create a striking contrast in garden beds, rockeries, and containers.
Drought-Tolerant: Once established, this grass requires minimal water, making it ideal for xeriscaping or water-conscious gardens.
Sun or Shade: It is adaptable to different light conditions, thriving in full sun or partial shade.
Low Maintenance: Blue Fescue is easy to grow and requires little upkeep beyond occasional trimming to keep it neat.
Versatile: This grass can be used as a border plant, ground cover, or even in containers for added texture and color.
Key Features
- Scientific Name: Festuca glauca
- Common Name: Blue Fescue, Ornamental Grass
- Flower Color: Blue-green, with golden seed heads in summer
- Plant Type: Perennial Grass
- Height: 12-18 inches
- Width: 12-15 inches
- Blooming Season: Summer (flower spikes)
- Soil Preference: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
- Watering Needs: Low once established; moderate during establishment
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Planting Instructions
- Preparation: Select a well-drained area with full sun or partial shade.
- Sowing Seeds: Plant seeds directly in the soil or start indoors in small pots 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
- Spacing: Space plants about 12-15 inches apart to allow for growth and spread.
- Watering: Water the seeds until they germinate, then reduce watering frequency to promote drought tolerance.
Care Tips
- Fertilizing: Fertilize once a year in early spring with a slow-release fertilizer to support healthy growth.
- Pruning: Trim back old or damaged leaves in early spring before new growth begins.
- Mulching: Use mulch to keep the soil moist during hot weather, but be sure to avoid covering the plant’s crown.
- Pest Management: Blue Fescue is generally pest-resistant, though occasionally grasshoppers or aphids may appear.
Why Gardeners Love Blue Fescue
Blue Fescue is a favorite among gardeners for its unique color and adaptability. It adds year-round interest with its fine texture and striking blue blades, while its drought tolerance makes it an ideal choice for low-maintenance gardens. Whether planted in full sun or shaded areas, Blue Fescue creates a neat, attractive, and functional landscape feature.
Order Now to plant Blue Fescue Ornamental Grass Seeds and enjoy its beautiful, drought-tolerant foliage in your garden!
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.