Sep 30, 2022 · Blue fescue grass (Festuca glauca) is a colorful ornamental grass with silvery blue foliage and pale green flowers that turn buff-colored as they mature. It is drought tolerant and grows in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 to 8.

'Compacta Blue' is a compact, dense, mound-forming, evergreen perennial grass with upright, linear, blue-grey leaves and, in summer, erect stems bearing dense, narrow, silvery, greenish-white flower spikelets maturing pale brown.

Jun 3, 2024 · Blue fescue is a small ornamental grass that grows as a perennial in Zones 4-8, where it brings vibrant blue color to garden beds and borders. It doesn't go dormant, so it is suitable anywhere the home gardener wants winter color in all but the most frigid areas.

Generally, blue fescue grass is a small, clumping grass that reaches a height of 6 to 10 inches (15 to 25 cm) and a width of 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm). However, some cultivars can grow taller or wider, with some reaching up to 18 inches (45 cm) in height.

Unlike many ornamental grasses, blue fescue remains compact and tidy, typically reaching 8-12 inches in height and 12-18 inches in width. It can fit well in rock gardens, borders, containers, and more, adapting to various conditions.

Forms compact, evergreen cushions of foliage about 10cm across, with densely-tufted, very fine, needle-like spiky, silvery blue-green leaves. Produces upright flower stems with violet-tinged, silvery blue-green flowers in spikelets during early summer, that turn pale golden-brown in autumn

Jan 17, 2025 · Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca), also known as Common Blue Fescue or Elijah Blue, is a compact, clump-forming evergreen perennial. Belonging to the Poaceae family, this ornamental grass is native to regions spanning from Northeast Spain to Northwest Italy and Southern France.

Sep 19, 2023 · Blue fescue is a compact, clump-forming ornamental grass native to central and southern Europe. This striking plant is grown for its stunning blue-green color and fine textured foliage. Blue fescue grows in low, tight clumps reaching 12 inches high. Narrow leaf blades gracefully arch from the center of the plant and create a fountain-like effect.

Blue Fescue Grass to small, otherwise bare spaces to inject color and movement into any area. Place it near dark or light green foliage for a beautiful contrast! Its round, grassy shape and compact size make it an excellent choice for any landscape or surface.

Elijah Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue') is a striking ornamental grass known for its distinctive blue foliage and compact, mounded growth habit. This cultivar of blue fescue grass is highly valued in gardens and landscapes for its color, texture and ease of care.