She really loves to be in sun most of the day, if possible. The more sun she gets the bluer she’ll be.
She does well in soil that’s a little bit dry, so water sparingly. A little drink once a week or so will be fine.
Each winter, comb your fingers through her to remove any dead growth.
Botanical name
Festuca glauca
Nickname
Blue fescue
Plant type
Outdoor evergreen
Plant height (including pot)
20-30cm
Pet/Baby safe?
Yes
Nursery pot size
14cm
It’s believed there are as many as 500 different species of festuca. This type, festuca glauca, is a terrific edition to any outdoor space for both its silvery-blue colouring and its tactile leaves. It’s almost impossible to resist running your hand through it whenever you pass it.
It does equally well in a pot as in the ground, and it loves living in those really sunny spots that some other plants find too harsh. It can cope with sustained drought, so it’s a strong choice for forgetful waterers.
Festuca grows in a compact ball and won’t get much bigger than its current size. In summer, it may produce some feathery flowers, but the reason to plant it is for its handsome foliage. It’s a really good way to bring some unusual colour to your outdoor space, particularly if you want something that will basically take care of itself.
You don’t need to do anything other than water it occasionally and maybe give it a quick comb through with your fingers once per year to remove any dead leaves.
Did you know?
There are native festuca species on every continent except Antarctica.
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