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Boulder Blue Fescue

Festuca 'Boulder Blue'

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Overview

Boulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') is a striking ornamental grass with vibrant steel-blue foliage. This perennial clump-forming grass reaches a height and spread of about 6-10 inches. Drought-resistant and easy-to-maintain, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Adds textural contrast and year-round color to rock gardens and borders. Hardy in zones 4-8 and deer-resistant, an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–10Type Grass
Boulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') — Boulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') is a striking ornamental grass with vibrant steel-blue foliage
Boulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') — Adds textural contrast and year-round color to rock gardens and bordersBoulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') — Hardy in zones 4-8 and deer-resistant, an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapesBoulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') — Drought-resistant and easy-to-maintain, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soilBoulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') — This perennial clump-forming grass reaches a height and spread of about 6-10 inches

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Poaceae

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Boulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') — Boulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') is a striking ornamental grass with vibrant steel-blue foliage
Boulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') — Adds textural contrast and year-round color to rock gardens and borders
Boulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') — Hardy in zones 4-8 and deer-resistant, an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes
Boulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') — Drought-resistant and easy-to-maintain, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil
Boulder Blue Fescue (Festuca 'Boulder Blue') — This perennial clump-forming grass reaches a height and spread of about 6-10 inches
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