Botanical Name: Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue'
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Common Name: Boulder Blue Fescue  
Plant photo of: Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue'
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Grass

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Green, White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Silver

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Intense blue coloration makes Boulder Blue a standout in the landscape. Grows 15 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Plumes are green to creamy white, turning wheat colored in the fall. Very upright habit. Taller than F. 'Sea Urchin.' Use in the perennial border or as a groundcover, though it isn't well suited for areas with foot traffic. It does look fabulous surrounding pavers for a walk or patio. Evergreen, or very nearly so.