Festuca californica 'Blue Threads'

Also Known As

Blue Threads Fescue

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

6a-10b

Festuca californica 'Blue Threads' plant details

Festuca californica 'Blue Threads' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features glaucous and grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Festuca californica 'Blue Threads'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Festuca californica 'Blue Threads'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus Nursery introduction, widespread and beautiful clumping evergreen grass native throughout the oak woodlands of California and western Oregon. This with particularly thread-like light blue leaves inhabits a high meadow in Oregon's Siskiyous mountains. This selection, to only about a foot in height is happy in sun or shade and particularly happy under oh-say...Manzanitas. 3' flowering stalks mid to late season. Low water, but can take some garden watering. USDA zone 6