300 Blue Fescue Seeds (Festuca glauca)
Blue fescue, Festuca glauca, is a compact, clumping, cool-season ornamental grass with blue-gray foliage. It is semi-evergreen in mild climates and may brown in harsh winters or hot, humid summers. Seedlings can vary in color and form.
Why Choose This Product?
- Compact ornamental grass for edging and rock gardens
- Clumping rather than running growth habit
- Cool-season performance and color variation explained
- No exact cultivar or permanent-blue guarantee
What’s in the Pack?
One packet containing approximately 300 Blue Fescue seeds.
Growing Information
- Plant type: short-lived perennial ornamental grass
- Light: full sun for strongest blue color
- Soil: lean to average and sharply drained
- Water: moderate while establishing; avoid prolonged wet soil
- Typical size: about 9–12 inches tall with a wider clump under suitable conditions
Planting Instructions
- Sow in spring or early fall where summers are hot.
- Press seed into moist mix and cover lightly.
- Keep evenly moist until seedlings establish.
- Transplant or thin to allow roughly 10–12 inches between clumps.
- Trim damaged foliage in late winter or early spring as needed.
Important: Foliage color varies by seedling, season, climate and sunlight. Hot, humid conditions can reduce performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is blue fescue evergreen?
It is semi-evergreen in mild climates but may brown during harsh winters or stressful summers.
Does every seedling stay bright blue?
No. Seed-grown plants vary, and foliage color changes with light, season and climate.
How tall does blue fescue grow?
The species commonly forms low clumps around 9–12 inches tall, with flowers rising above the foliage.
Is blue fescue a spreading lawn grass?
No. It is a clumping ornamental grass, not a turf-forming lawn seed.
Can it grow in containers?
Yes. Use a well-drained container in strong light and avoid wet soil.
Where can I buy Blue Fescue seeds for sale?
Seed World offers this 300-seed packet online with cool-season care guidance.
