Protected Series:
Zone: 4BLUE WHISKERS BLUE FESCUE GRASS
Festuca glauca 'Blue Whiskers' is a high-performance Blue Fescue cultivar known for being slightly larger and more robust than the classic 'Elijah Blue'. This cool-season ornamental grass forms a dense, rounded mound of exceptionally fine, needle-like foliage that reaches about 9 to 12 inches tall and up to 30 inches wide. It is prized for its intense, bright silvery-blue color that remains vivid even through the heat of summer. In early summer, it produces delicate, light green flower spikes on tall stems that mature to a golden-tan, adding a soft, airy texture that floats above the architectural, spiky blue "pincushion" of the main plant.
Caring for 'Blue Whiskers' is incredibly easy, as it is a rugged, drought-tolerant plant that thrives in "tough" garden spots. It performs best in full sun, which is essential for maintaining its signature metallic blue hue; in too much shade, the color will fade to a duller green. This grass requires sharply drained soil and actually prefers leaner, sandy, or rocky ground over rich, heavy soils. To keep the mound looking fresh, simply "comb" through the foliage with your fingers or a small hand rake in early spring to remove dead blades. Because it is a shorter-lived perennial, it is a good idea to divide the clumps every 3 to 4 years to rejuvenate the plant and maintain its tight, symmetrical shape.
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