This striking ornamental grass, also known as blue fescue, adds a touch of elegance and color contrast to any garden or landscape.

Festuca glauca Intense Blue forms dense, compact clumps of intense blue-gray foliage, creating a stunning visual impact. Reaching a height of around 20-30 centimeters, this grass is perfect for borders, rockeries, or as a ground cover.

While Festuca glauca Intense Blue is primarily grown for its foliage, it may produce delicate greenish-brown flower spikes in late spring to early summer, adding subtle interest to its overall appearance.

For optimal growth, plant your Festuca glauca Intense Blue in a sunny position with well-draining soil. It thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, making it adaptable to various garden conditions.

Spring or early autumn is the best time to plant Festuca glauca Intense Blue, allowing it to establish before periods of extreme heat or cold. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance and is relatively drought tolerant.

Feeding your Festuca glauca Intense Blue with a balanced fertilizer in spring will encourage healthy growth and vibrant foliage. However, it generally does not require regular feeding to thrive.

While Festuca glauca Intense Blue is not a significant attractant to pollinators due to its lack of showy flowers, its dense clumps provide shelter and habitat for small insects and wildlife, contributing to overall garden biodiversity.