Is Boulder blue fescue perennial?

Is Boulder blue fescue perennial?

Boulder Blue blue fescue (Festuca glauca) is one of the bluest ornamental grasses on the market! This hardy, perennial grass thrives in almost any garden condition! The compact habit makes it the perfect addition to any sunny spot in your garden. We particularly love it in patio containers.

How do you care for blue boulder fescue?

Care of Blue Fescue Grass Caring for blue fescue ornamental grass isn’t difficult. Blue fescue grass needs average moisture, and will require supplemental water in summer. The plant may die back if the soils are too heavy and full of clay, so amend the area prior to planting with plenty of compost.

How big do Blue Fescue plants get?

6 to 12 inches
Blue Fescue

genus name	Festuca glauca
height	6 to 12 inches 1 to 3 feet
width	6-18 inches wide
flower color	Green
foliage color	Blue/Green

Does Elijah Blue Fescue spread?

Elijah Blue Fescue will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 inches. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 8 years. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade.

Can blue fescue grow in shade?

Blue fescue grows best in full sun, preferring moist, well-drained soil but is tolerant of a wide range of conditions. The blue color will not develop as well in partial shade, however. It can be short-lived in wet soils and in areas with high humidity and temperatures.

Is blue fescue poisonous to dogs?

Switchgrass and tall fescue are less likely to be poisonous to dogs, cats or humans than to horses or cattle, but eating either of them might cause stomach upset.

How far apart do you plant blue fescue?

For outdoors sowing, weed and loosen the soil and add a generous amount of seed starting mix to the soil. Space the Blue Fescue grass seeds about 12 inches apart.

Can you split blue fescue?

The blue fescue plants die out in the middle, and you should divide the plants every two to three years to keep the grass clump growing. Divide the plant into smaller clumps by cutting the root sections apart with a sharp knife. Cut the division so there are at least two to three grass stems with each section.

What looks good with blue fescue?

Blue daze or evolvulus (Evolvulus glomeratus) and blue-flowering edging or dwarf lobelia (Lobelia erinus) can be planted with blue fescue to complement its blue-gray foliage. They both grow in full sun or partial shade and require fast-draining soil.

How often should I water blue fescue?

Water as needed to keep the soil evenly moist but not saturated until the plant displays new growth, indicating that the grass has rooted. Thereafter, allow the soil to dry slightly between each watering, providing about 1 1/2 inch of water per week.

Is tall fescue toxic to dogs?

This fungal endophyte – Neotyphodium coenophialum – contributes to tall fescue’s environmental tenacity, and also makes tall fescue toxic to animals that eat it.