Exemplar Horticulture
This hardy cool season evergreen perennial grass forms a spiky clump of fine, needle-like, intensely icy-blue leaves; upright, icy-blue flowers rise above the foliage and mature to tan; longer-lived than other blue fescues; wonderful winter interest; deer resistant; salt and drought tolerant established.
Intensely icy-blue leaves
Striking as accent, contrast, ground cover, in borders, containers, mass plantings, slopes, walls, cactus, cottage, rock, seaside & water-wise gardens.
Festuca glauca 'Blue Glow'
(Blue Glow Fescue)
Growing | Requirements |
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Zone |
3 (-40°F/-40°C) |
Exposure |
Full sun |
Form | |
Foliage Height |
8" (20 cm) |
Width |
12" (30 cm) |
Flower Height |
12" (30 cm) |
Flower Colour | Blue |
Bloom Time |
May - June |
Watering Needs |
Low |
Soil Preferences |
Best in sandy, well-drained soil |