Boulder Blue Blue Fescue 3 Quart

Boulder Blue Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca ‘Boulder Blue’)

Boulder Blue Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca ‘Boulder Blue’) is a compact, ornamental grass known for its striking silvery-blue foliage and dense, mounding habit. This evergreen perennial adds year-round color and fine texture to rock gardens, borders, and container plantings, thriving in well-drained soils.

Distinctive Features

‘Boulder Blue’ forms neat, rounded clumps of narrow, spiky leaves that maintain their cool silvery-blue color throughout the growing season. Its tidy habit and vibrant foliage make it a standout choice for adding contrast and architectural interest in mixed plantings.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy and rocky conditions
• Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8

Ideal Uses

• Rock Gardens: Provides striking blue color and texture among stones
• Mixed Borders: Adds fine texture and color contrast
• Container Planting: Suitable for small spaces and patio pots
• Low-Maintenance Landscapes: Ideal for drought-tolerant and xeriscape designs
• Accent Planting: Offers a bold color focal point in garden beds

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water sparingly; drought tolerant once established
• Pruning: Trim back old foliage in early spring to promote fresh growth
• Fertilizing: Generally not required; apply light feeding if needed
• Mulching: Mulch lightly to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Protection: Prefers well-drained sites and protection from excessive moisture

Why Choose Boulder Blue Blue Fescue?

• Striking Silvery-Blue Foliage: Adds cool year-round color and texture
• Compact Mounding Habit: Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers
• Drought Tolerant: Well-suited for low-water landscapes
• Low Maintenance: Easy-care grass with minimal requirements
• Focal Point: Provides bold color and refined texture accents

Festuca glauca ‘Boulder Blue’ is a versatile, low-maintenance ornamental grass that enhances gardens with striking color and elegant form.