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Blue Whiskers Blue Fescue
Festuca glauca 'Blue Whiskers' PP29200
Blue Fescue
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Slightly larger than Boulder Blue with a brighter blue color. Adds texture and color to sunny dry locations.
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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).
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Fits small spaces.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Blue Whiskers Blue Fescue get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Blue Whiskers Blue Fescue need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Blue Whiskers Blue Fescue need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Blue Whiskers 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 Whiskers Blue Fescue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Blue Whiskers 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 Whiskers 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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