Festuca glauca
ornamental_grassZones 4–8deer resistantCompact, spiky mound of intense silver-blue foliage. Perfect for edging, rock gardens, and mass plantings. Evergreen in mild climates.
Run your fingers through the clump to pull out dead brown blades. This improves the blue color.
Cut off tan flower spikes if you prefer the tidy foliage mound look.
Blue fescue tends to die out in the center after 3-4 years. Divide or replace declining plants.
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