Ornamental grassesFestuca glauca
Blue Fescue
Blue Fescue is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass with a striking blue-grey colour that forms dense, dome-shaped tufts. In June and July, beige flower plumes emerge above the foliage. The grass is ideal for dry, sunny borders, rock gardens, and contemporary plantings.
Characteristics
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Height
- 20–30 cm
- Spread
- 20–30 cm
- Hardiness zone
- 4–8
- Family
- Poaceae
- Evergreen
- Yes
- Flower colors
- beige
Bloom period
Care guide
Plant in full sun in well-drained, poor soil. Overly rich soil leads to floppy, greener growth and loss of the blue colour. Water sparingly — the grass is very drought-tolerant. Feeding is unnecessary.
Pruning tips
Comb through the tuft with your fingers in early spring to remove dead leaves. Optionally, cut the whole clump back to 5 cm if it looks tired. Divide every three to four years to prevent ageing.
Good companions
ShrubsLavandula angustifolia
English Lavender
Lavender is a beloved herb with aromatic silver-green foliage and purple-blue flower spikes. This evergreen plant blooms profusely from June to August and is remarkably drought-tolerant, attracting butterflies and bees to the garden.
PerennialsSedum spectabile
Stonecrop
Stonecrop is a succulent perennial with thick, grey-green leaves and flat pink flower heads from August to October. The plant is extremely drought-tolerant and attracts large numbers of butterflies and bees in late summer. The dried flower heads provide striking winter interest.
PerennialsEchinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower
Purple Coneflower is a sturdy perennial with distinctive pink-purple petals surrounding an orange-brown cone. The flowers appear from July to September and are a magnet for butterflies and bees. In autumn and winter, the seed heads attract goldfinches and other seed-eating birds.