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Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue' - Boulder Blue blue fescue

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Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue' is an exceptional selection that adds a splash of vibrant color to any landscape. This compact ornamental grass, renowned as Boulder Blue blue fescue, takes center stage with its striking blue-grey, needle-like leaves that form compact mounds, reaching up to a foot in both height and width. This easy-care gem from the Poaceae family maintains its vivid hue year-round, offering a refreshing view in every season. During summer, it adorns itself with elegant, tassel-like flowers that transition from blue-green to a rich, golden tan. Boasting an impressively low water need and a high tolerance for drought, this steadfast perennial thrives in a range of sun exposures, from full sun to partial shade. Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue' serves as a fascinating visual accent for borders, rock gardens, or containers, proving that robust, low-maintenance gardening can go hand in hand with stunning aesthetics.

  • Size: Up to 1 foot tall and wide
  • Flowers: Tassel-like flowers change from blue-green to golden tan
  • Foliage: Blue-grey, needle-like leaves forming compact mounds
  • Water usage: Low, drought-tolerant
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Evergreen: Maintains vibrant color throughout the year
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