Festuca californica 'Serpentine Blue'

Also Known As

California Fescue
Evergreen Bunch Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-4"
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-8b

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Festuca californica 'Serpentine Blue' plant details

Festuca californica 'Serpentine Blue' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Festuca californica 'Serpentine Blue'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Festuca californica 'Serpentine Blue'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deer Resistant. Beautiful steely-blue blades and persistent flower stalks about 4 ft. tall. Good under native oaks. Hardy to below 0°F.

By: Cactus Jungle

A Roger Raiche selection noted for its intense blue-gray foliage. It was originally found growing on serpentine soils of Pine Mountain in Marin County, California. Hardy to 10°F.