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Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 15 - 40 cm (6 - 16 in)
Spread 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The ornamental grass Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue' (fescue) bears brown flowers during early summer to mid summer. The showy matte foliage is greyish aquamarine and light grey in colour, fine in texture and evergreen. A specimen plant, Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue' (fescue) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, edging, small or miniature planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue' tolerates drought and salt, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.
Cautions Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.