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Outstanding, icy blue coloration to the blades of this clumping ornamental grass; maintained through the heat of summer. Buff colored flowers rise above foliage in summer on mature plants, creating eye-catching contrast. Perfectly suited for edging borders or mass planting as a ground cover. Full sun. Evergreen. Fast growing, dense mounds 8 to 12 in. tall and wide. Division.

Performance and Requirements

Light needs: Full sun

Watering Needs: Once established, needs only occasional watering.

Pruning Time: No Value

Growth Rate: Fast Growing

Growth Habit: Clumping

Design Information

Companion Plants

COTTON TAIL THRIFT
Armeria maritima 'Cotton Tail'

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Design Styles: Blue Fescue is the best small ornamental grass. Its silver-blue coloring and fine texture is appreciated in both Asian gardens and the drought-resistant landscape. Most often planted near rock gardens, around landscape boulders and in dry streambeds. Does equally well as a formal edging plant or in a mass for ground cover effect.

Care Information

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.

Background Information

Botanical Pronunciation: fes-TEW-ka oh-VYE-na GLAW-ka

Catalog Description: Outstanding, icy blue coloration to the blades of this clumping ornamental grass; maintained through the heat of summer. Buff colored flowers rise above foliage in summer on mature plants, creating eye-catching contrast. Perfectly suited for edging borders or mass planting as a ground cover. Full sun. Evergreen. Fast growing, dense mounds 8 to 12 in. tall and wide. Division.