Beyond Blue Fescue

Steel-blue tufts, drought-tolerant, excellent edging or rock garden grass

Botanical Name- Festuca glauca Beyond Blue

Pronunciation- fes-TOO-kuh GLAW-kuh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Average, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Foliage

Bloom Time-

Companion Plants- Sedum kamtschaticum (both enjoy sun and dry conditions)

Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds, beneficial insect habitat

Plant Habit- Grass

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP50B

Yearly Care Instructions- Trim back old foliage in late winter; prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering.

Trimming Instructions- Trim back in early spring to remove dead foliage and promote fresh growth.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed sparingly with a low-rate balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low feeding need. Over-fertilization in clay can lead to rot.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone

Possible Issues- Rust, smut