Exemplar Horticulture
This cool season evergreen perennial clump-forming grass has long, arching, fine-textured, spruce-blue leaves; similarly-coloured, upright flowers mature to tan; nice winter interest; deer resistant; drought tolerant once established; tolerates moisture better than most fescues.
Tolerates moisture better than most fescues
Striking as accent and ground cover, in containers, mass plantings, cactus, rock, seaside and water-wise gardens.
Festuca idahoensis 'Siskiyou Blue'
(Blue Idaho Fescue)
Growing | Requirements |
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Zone |
4-9 (-30°F/-34°C) |
Exposure |
Full sun to part shade |
Form | |
Foliage Height |
12" (30 cm) |
Width |
18" (46 cm) |
Flower Height |
18" (46 cm) |
Flower Colour | Upright spruce-blue flowers fade to tan |
Bloom Time |
May - June |
Watering Needs |
Moderate-Low. More tolerant of wet winter soils |
Soil Preferences |
Tolerates a wide range |