Festuca glauca 'Beyond Blue'

Also Known As

Beyond Blue Fescue Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 9"-12"
W: 18"

planting zones

4a-9b

More Options

Festuca glauca 'Beyond Blue' plant details

Festuca glauca 'Beyond 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 - bright shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Festuca glauca 'Beyond Blue'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 9 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Festuca glauca 'Beyond Blue'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Beyond Blue' is said to be the bluest Festuca glauca available and noticeably bluer than the industry standard 'Elijah Blue'. You'll have to compare for yourself but we agree. This is an amazing powdering blue foliage component for full sun containers and beds. On the West Coast Festuca should be planted in hot dry spots with thin soils without added compost. Otherwise they can fade in rich, wet winter soils. Also great in containers. Deer and rabbit resistant. Drought tolerant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A selection of the classic blue fescue that retains its intense powder blue color throughout the summer. Compact mounds to 9 to 12 inches high and 18 inches wide are topped in summer by upright flower stalks aging in late summer to an attractive buff tan. Drought tolerant once established but occasional summer water is beneficial. Full sun to light or afternoon shade in well drained soil. Great planted with other summer drought plants and in containers. Divide periodically to maintain vigor. USDA zone 4