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Idaho Fescue 'Siskiyou Blue'

$16.00
$16.00

Festuca idahoensis 'Siskiyou Blue' and Grass

Discover the blue-gray beauty of 'Siskiyou Blue'! This compact ornamental grass creates perfect little tufts of stunning blue-gray foliage that look amazing year-round. The fine texture and unique color make it perfect for rock gardens, borders, or mass plantings where you want subtle but striking impact. Incredibly drought tolerant and handles poor soils like a champ. The delicate flower heads add movement in summer breezes. Deer resistant and virtually maintenance-free - what more could you ask for?

GROWING GUIDE

Ease of Care: Easy
Mature Width: 6 in
Mature Height: 1 - 3 ft
Form:

  • Upright
  • Fountain

Growth Rate: 

  • Medium

Sunlight:

  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

Soil Drainage:

  • Fast-draining
  • Medium-draining
  • Slow-draining

Water Requirements:

  • Very Low

Summer Irrigation: Max 1x/month once established
Attracts Wildlife:

  • Butterflies
  • Caterpillars

Special Uses:

  • Containers
  • Deer resistant
  • Groundcover
  • Lawn alternative

Flower Color:

  • Cream
  • Yellow

Flowering Season:

  • Summer

Fragrance: