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Cool As Ice Blue Fescue
Festuca x 'Cool as Ice' PP27651
Blue Fescue
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Emerging fine gray-green foliage in spring, quickly turns to steely blue. Very vigorous and has good heat tolerance. Prefers well-drained soils. Cut back to ground in spring before new growth appears.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Cool As Ice Blue Fescue get?
About 6-12" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Cool As Ice Blue Fescue need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Cool As Ice Blue Fescue need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Cool As Ice 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 Cool As Ice Blue Fescue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Cool As Ice 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 Cool As Ice 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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