Festuca glauca (Festuca glauca)
Festuca glauca is a compact, ornamental grass prized for its striking silvery-blue foliage and neat, mounding habit.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best color and density.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil
Prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils. Avoid heavy, wet clay soils that can lead to root rot.
Temperature
Prefers moderate temperatures during the growing season.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun for best color and density.
Can tolerate light shade but may become less compact.
Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.
Water moderately during the growing season.
Prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils. Avoid heavy, wet clay soils that can lead to root rot.
Prefers moderate temperatures during the growing season.
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Outdoor
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.2-0.3 m
Spread
0.2-0.3 m
Growth Rate
Slow to moderate
Dormancy
Semi-dormant in winter
Leaf Color
Silvery-blue, Blue-green
Leaf Type
Evergreen, linear, needle-like
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderPoales
- familyPoaceae
- genusFestuca
- speciesFestuca glauca
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No