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Boulder Blue Blue Fescue
Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue'
Blue Fescue
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Deep metallic blue foliage forms a compact mound. Best, most durable of the blue fescue selections. Blooms late spring with tawny brown flowers. Selected in Golden, Colorado over 30 years ago, this variety has proven itself in harsh climates.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Boulder Blue Blue Fescue get?
About 12-18" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Boulder Blue Blue Fescue need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Boulder Blue Blue Fescue need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Boulder Blue 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 Boulder Blue Blue Fescue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Boulder Blue 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 Boulder Blue 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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