Groundcover & Vines – Clumping – Blue Fescue

Blue Fescue 

Botanical name: festuca glauca 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: about 1 ft in height with a spread of up to 2.5 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 4-8 

Foliage color: green/blue/silver 

Flower color: white/yellow 

Bloom time: spring, summer 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: cut back to about 3-4 inches off of the ground in the late winter/early spring, right before new growth begins to emerge 

Propagation methods: propagate by division in the spring or fall months 

Landscape use: groundcover, border, container plant

Special features: salt tolerant, deer resistant 

Light needs: 3-5 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the first 2-3 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring as new growth appears 

Best time to plant: early fall 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: sedum, coneflower, salvia, other ornamental grasses 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no