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Blue Fescue
Festuca glauca ‘AmiGold’ Beyond Gold™
Blue Fescue
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Bright chartreuse foliage with a fine texture that stays under 8 inches in height in tidy, tufted mound. Does best in dry, fast-draining soils in hot full sun locations. Avoid rich soils and fertilizers.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Grows well in patio containers.
- Low maintenance.
- Fits small spaces.
Quick answers
How big does Blue Fescue get?
About 6-12" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Blue Fescue need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Blue Fescue need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Blue Fescue grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Blue Fescue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Blue Fescue in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Blue Fescue wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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