Southern Living Plant Collection
SOUTHERN LIVING 2.5 Qt. Beyond Blue Festuca
Best ornamental grass for adding vibrant color to garden landscapes.
The SOUTHERN LIVING 2.5 Qt. Beyond Blue Festuca is a live evergreen ornamental grass known for its intense powder blue foliage. It thrives in USDA Zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to part shade conditions. This Festuca variety ships at 4-6 inches tall and can mature to a height of up to 12 inches. It requires regular watering until established, making it suitable for specimen planting, mass planting, or container gardening. Its striking blue-grey color adds unique visual interest to any landscape.
$22.92
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#2072 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-17%
Below average
Botanical Name
Festuca glauca
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique color and texture for their landscape designs
- Busy homeowners desiring beautiful, resilient plants with low care needs
- Landscape designers and home gardeners planning diverse planting schemes
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with predominantly shady yards or limited sunny planting spots
- Individuals with heavy clay soils or those prone to overwatering their garden plants
- Northern gardeners expecting year-round evergreen performance from their ornamental grasses
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Festuca glauca
Mature Height
12 inches
Mature Width
1 foot
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water Needs
Regular watering until established
Plant Type
Ornamental Grass
Deer Resistant
No
Features
- Intense Powder Blue Foliage
- Live Evergreen Grass
- Suitable for USDA Zones 4-8
- Thrives in Sun to Part Shade
- Grows up to 12 inches mature height
- Ideal for specimen, mass planting, or containers
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the vibrant, unique blue hue of this Festuca, noting its striking visual appeal in various garden settings. Many highlight the exceptional quality of the plants upon arrival, often described as healthy, robust, and well packaged. Gardeners appreciate its ability to thrive and maintain its distinctive color, adding a sophisticated touch to landscapes with minimal effort. The plant's resilience and consistent performance contribute to a highly satisfying gardening experience, making it a favored choice for enhancing outdoor spaces.
Know before you buy
This ornamental grass thrives in USDA Zones 4-8 and performs best in locations that receive full sun to part shade. It requires regular watering until it is fully established in your landscape.
At maturity, the Beyond Blue Festuca typically reaches a height of 12 inches and a width of approximately 1 foot. It ships at a height of 4-6 inches, so you can expect it to double in size as it grows.
Yes, its compact size and striking blue-grey foliage make it an excellent choice for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage to keep the plant healthy.
Yes, this is an evergreen variety, meaning it will maintain its intense powder blue foliage year-round. It provides consistent visual interest even during the dormant winter months.
This specific variety is not classified as deer resistant or drought tolerant. You should plan to provide regular water to keep the plant healthy, especially during dry spells.
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