Festuca Gl Intense Blue

Compact and striking, Festuca glauca Intense Blue is an ornamental grass prized for its intense icy-blue foliage and neat mound-forming habit. It adds texture, colour contrast, and year-round structure to borders, gravel gardens, and containers.

🌍 Origin

Festuca glauca originates from parts of Europe, where it naturally grows in dry, open grasslands and rocky soils.

🌸 Key Features
Intense blue evergreen foliage
Compact mound-forming habit
Excellent architectural texture plant
Low-maintenance and drought tolerant once established
Perfect for borders, gravel gardens, and containers

🌿 Plant Details
Position: Full sun preferred
Ideal for borders, rockeries, gravel gardens, and patio pots

🌱 Care Guide

Light:
Thrives best in full sun to maintain its vibrant blue colouring.

Water:
Water moderately during establishment. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant.

Soil:
Prefers well-drained soil and dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Maintenance:
Comb through older foliage in spring to remove dead leaves and maintain a fresh appearance.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in Ireland.

🐝 Garden Value

Provides excellent year-round texture and contrast in mixed planting schemes and contemporary gardens.

💡 Styling Tip

Pair with purple salvias, echinacea, or soft ornamental grasses for a modern naturalistic planting style.