Southern Living Plant Collection
Southern Living Plant Collection Beyond Blue Fescue Accent Shrub
Best ornamental grass for adding year round color and texture to diverse landscapes.
The Southern Living Plant Collection Beyond Blue Fescue Accent Shrub offers a striking blue-green foliage that adds year-round interest to your landscape. This low-maintenance accent shrub thrives in full sun and is known for its deer resistance, making it a practical choice for many gardens. It's a non-blooming variety, focusing its energy on its attractive foliage. This particular offering comes in a 2.5-quart pot, ideal for adding a touch of color and texture to borders, containers, or as a focal point in smaller garden spaces. Its compact form makes it versatile for various landscaping designs.
$22.98
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1939
/ 2637
#1939 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-42%
Below average
Light Requirements
Full sun
/ Full sun
Who it's for
- Gardeners aiming for modern, visually impactful landscape designs
- Busy homeowners and low-maintenance garden enthusiasts
- Landscape designers and home gardeners with varied planting needs
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in extreme heat or cold hardiness zones
- Novice gardeners or those with heavy, poorly draining soil
- Homeowners with predominantly shady garden areas
Key Specs
Light Requirements
Full sun
Blooming Season
Non-blooming
Deer Resistant
Yes
Container Size
2.5-Quart Pot
USDA Hardiness Zone
7
Features
- Striking blue-green foliage for year-round interest
- Low maintenance plant
- Deer resistant
- Thrives in full sun
- Suitable for containers
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Beyond Blue Fescue for its striking visual appeal and remarkable ease of care. Its vibrant blue foliage provides a distinctive design element, effortlessly enhancing garden beds and containers with year round color and texture. Gardeners frequently highlight its robust nature, noting how well it establishes and thrives with minimal effort, making it a reliable choice for adding sophisticated beauty without demanding extensive maintenance. This combination of aesthetic impact and simple upkeep resonates strongly with users.
Know before you buy
No, this is a non-blooming variety. It is specifically bred to focus its energy on maintaining its vibrant, blue-green foliage year-round.
This variety is rated for USDA Hardiness Zone 7. If you live in a region with colder winters, it is best to plant it in a container so you can move it to a protected area during freezing temperatures.
This plant thrives in full sun, which means it requires at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. Adequate light is essential for the plant to retain its signature blue-green hue.
Yes, it is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for landscapes where deer are a common nuisance. However, no plant is completely deer-proof, especially if food sources are scarce in your area.
It is perfectly suited for containers. Its compact size and low-maintenance nature make it an excellent choice for decorative pots, borders, or small garden focal points.
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