Blue Fescue (Festuca Glauca) is a perennial grass in the Poaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Festuca glauca is a compact, clump-forming ornamental grass prized for its striking blue-gray foliage.

Blue Fescue

Blue Fescue

Festuca Glauca

Festuca glauca is a compact, clump-forming ornamental grass prized for its striking blue-gray foliage.

Quick Facts

Type
grass
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly, rocky
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, specimen, edging, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Blue Fescue

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Poaceae
Genus:Festuca