Festuca glauca Beyond Blue #1
Festuca glauca Beyond Blue #1
Beyond Blue Fescue
Steel-blue tufts, drought-tolerant, excellent edging or rock garden grass
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Beyond Blue Fescue forms a dense mound of fine textured powder blue foliage. Attractive buff-tan seed heads occur in summer. Has shown to be more heat tolerant, holding the steel blue color better than ‘Elijah Blue’. Intolerant of wet, poorly drained soils. 12”
Botanical Name- Festuca glauca Beyond Blue
Pronunciation- fes-TOO-kuh GLAW-kuh
Foliage- Semi-evergreen
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Foliage
Bloom Time- Inconspicuous
Companion Plants- Sedum 'Pop Star' - both enjoy sun and dry conditions
Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds, beneficial insect habitat
Plant Habit- Grass
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP2
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
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