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Siskiyou Blue Idaho Fescue
Festuca idahoensis 'Siskiyou Blue'
Idaho Fescue
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Clump-forming ornamental grass with silvery-blue foliage. Light tan-colored flowers appear in early to mid-summer on 10 inch stalks. Prune off blooms to prevent spreading and retain deepest blue color. Blue foliage will hold well throughout the summer months, and will be its bluest if kept in full sun.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Siskiyou Blue Idaho Fescue get?
About 12-18" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Siskiyou Blue Idaho Fescue need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Siskiyou Blue Idaho Fescue need?
Low water use.
Will Siskiyou Blue Idaho 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 Siskiyou Blue Idaho Fescue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Siskiyou Blue Idaho 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 Siskiyou Blue Idaho 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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