Ornamental grassesBlue 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.
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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
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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.
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