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Festuca glauca/Blue Fescue
Specimen clump of blue fescue
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Scientific Name:
Festuca glauca
Common Name:
Blue Fescue
Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Height:
Under 1 foot
Spread:
to 1 foot
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Blue fescue is a short-lived clump grass that tends to die out in the center in two to three years. As the center dies out, the grass should then be dug up and divided. Cannot tolerate wet soil nor constant high humidity.