Festuca glauca (Blue Fescue Grass)
Festuca glauca is a compact ornamental grass known for its fine, blue-grey foliage that adds soft colour and texture to any garden. It thrives in full sun, poor soil, and dry conditions, making it one of the easiest and most versatile grasses to grow.
π± Why Gardeners Love Festuca glauca
β Soft blue-grey foliage - Brings cool tones and visual contrast year-round.
β Neat, compact growth - Forms tidy clumps that keep their shape without trimming.
β Drought tolerant - Excellent for hot, dry, low-water gardens.
β Hardy and low-maintenance - Thrives with very little care once established.
β Great for modern and naturalistic designs - Works equally well in structured or relaxed plantings.
π‘ How to Use Festuca glauca in Your Garden
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Mass planting - Creates a beautiful, textural wave of soft blue foliage.
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Rock gardens and gravel beds - Ideal for dry, free-draining soils.
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Borders and edging - Adds form and contrast along paths and garden edges.
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Pots and containers - Perfect for decorative containers and small spaces.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 25 to 30cm apart for a full, unified display of foliage. Planting more closely gives an even more polished, lush effect.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.
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Mulching & Fertilising: No additional mulching or fertiliser is needed, making this plant an easy-care option.
β FAQs About Festuca glauca
How big does Festuca glauca grow?
It typically reaches 20 to 30cm tall and wide, forming neat, spherical clumps.
Does it keep its colour year-round?
Yes, it maintains its blue tones throughout the year, especially in full sun.
Is Festuca glauca easy to maintain?
Extremely, an annual clean-up of old foliage is usually all it needs.
Can it grow in containers?
It grows very well in pots and is ideal for adding texture to patios and balconies.
Does it tolerate heat and drought?
Yes, it thrives in hot, sunny conditions and is highly drought tolerant once established.
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