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Festuca glauca 'Blue Glow'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Festuca glauca 'Blue Glow' (fescue) bears brown blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. This plant has greyish aquamarine and light grey foliage that is evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging and mass planting.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Festuca glauca 'Blue Glow' tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer.