= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
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Festuca ovina glauca
low
tan
June to July
6 to 12 in.
6 to 12 in.
No
species is native to Europe
sun
USDA zones 4-8
hardy to 8,500 ft.
Blue fescue is a small ornamental grass grown for its round shape and blue-colored leaves. Tan seedheads appear in early summer. Its blue color and small size can be a nice contrast to other plants.
Blue fescue has not performed well at the Xeriscape Garden. It was planted in several low water areas, where it never thrived. We eventually removed the plants.
Throughout Colorado Springs, blue fescue often dies over the winter. A newer cultivar, 'Boulder Blue,' was planted in 2014. We hope this cultivar will be more vigorous and drought tolerant.
Blue fescue is a short-lived plant and requires frequent division (every 2-3 years). Divide clumps in early spring.
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