Festuca genus contains some three hundred to four hundred species of perennial grasses, with a small
fraction containing the powdery blue colorations. These tufted grasses are widely grown for turf and
ornamental purposes. They are natively(US) spread throughout temperate zones in grasslands, woodland
edges, and stream margins.
Growing Tips
Plant in a well-drained soil in full sunlight. Festuca glauca is known for its ability to handle drought
conditions, as well as, infertile soils. The blue foliage has better color in semi-arid soils that have a higher
mineral content and less nitrogen. Divide every three to four years in poor soils, and every two years in rich
soils.
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