Add structure, color, and modern elegance to your landscape with Blue Fescue Grass Seeds (Festuca glauca), a compact ornamental grass prized for its steel-blue to blue-gray foliage and tidy, clumping growth habit.
Blue Fescue forms neat, rounded tufts of fine-textured blades that provide year-round visual interest in borders, edging, rock gardens, and containers. In late spring to early summer, plants may produce soft, airy flower spikes that rise slightly above the foliage, adding subtle movement without overwhelming the design.
This hardy perennial is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and ideal for both traditional and modern garden layouts, including xeriscaping and eco-friendly landscapes.
🌿 Why Grow Blue Fescue Grass?
- Striking blue-gray foliage for contrast and texture
- Compact, clumping habit — stays neat and controlled
- Excellent for borders, edging, rock gardens & containers
- Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established
- Perennial grass that returns year after year
- Works well in modern, minimalist, and drought-friendly designs
🌞 Growing Information
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Botanical Name: Festuca glauca
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Plant Type: Perennial ornamental grass
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Sun: Full sun (best color); tolerates partial shade
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Soil: Well-draining soil; prefers average fertility
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Water: Moderate until established; drought tolerant afterward
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Planting Method: Surface sow or lightly cover
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Germination Time: ~10–21 days
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USDA Zones: 4–8
🌱 Plant Size & Habit
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Mature Height: 8–12 inches
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Spread: 8–12 inches
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Growth Form: Compact, rounded clumps
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Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
🌿 Planting & Care Tips
- Space plants 8–12 inches apart for a full, tufted look
- Avoid heavy, wet soils — drainage is essential
- Water consistently during establishment
- Trim old or faded foliage in early spring
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor
🌱 Germination Instructions
- Sow seeds on the soil surface or lightly cover
- Press gently to ensure seed-to-soil contact
- Keep soil evenly moist (not waterlogged)
- Provide bright light and good airflow
- Transplant once seedlings are well established
📦 What You’ll Receive
- 300 Blue Fescue Grass Seeds (Festuca glauca)
- Fresh-packed, untreated seeds
❓ FAQs
How tall does Blue Fescue grow?
Blue Fescue typically reaches 8–12 inches tall, making it ideal for edging and compact plantings.
Is Blue Fescue easy to grow from seed?
Yes. With full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate watering, it establishes easily.
Does it come back every year?
Yes. Blue Fescue is a perennial grass and returns annually in suitable climates.
Can it be grown in containers?
Absolutely. It performs very well in pots, planters, and mixed container arrangements.
Does it stay blue year-round?
Color is strongest in full sun and cooler weather. Some fading may occur in extreme heat or shade.
