Cool as Ice Blue Fescue
Festuca x 'Cool as Ice' PP #27,651
Description | Icy blue-grey foliage stands above others, staying bright throughout the season without browning. Blue-green flowers on slender stems age to blond for add eye-catching interest. This colorful, versatile ornamental grass is stunning when planted en masse and in garden or patio containers. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
Blooms | Late Spring through Early Summer |
Mature Size | Fast growing, dense foliage mound; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and 8 to 12 in. wide. |
Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
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Growth Rate | Fast |
Flower Attributes | Showy Plumes |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Accent, Edging |
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Flower Color | Green |
Foliage Color | Blue-green |
Companion Plants | Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Bluebeard (Caryopteris); Salvia (Salvia); Yucca (Yucca); Sedum (Sedum); Echeveria (Echeveria); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
Care | Thrives in average, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy, wet clay soils. Nearly evergreen in mild climates. In cold winter areas, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. Feed in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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