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Ornamental Grasses · MCH exam plant
Blue Fescue
Festuca glauca
fes-TOO-ka GLAW-ka
Grass
Key ID features
Compact blue mound, fine needled leaves, 'Elijah Blue' popular, short-lived
| Botanical name | Festuca glauca |
|---|---|
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Festuca |
| Category | Ornamental Grasses |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4a–8b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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