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Festuca glauca 'Compacta Blue'
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Description
Festuca glauca 'Compacta Blue' is an attractive ornamental grass known for its compact form and striking blue-green foliage. It is a popular choice for adding texture and colour to borders and rock gardens in temperate climates.
This cultivar is generally easy to grow and maintain, thriving best in well-drained soil with access to full sun or partial shade. It can soften garden edges and bring year-round interest with its fine, needle-like leaves.
Plant information
| Genus | Festuca |
|---|---|
| Species | glauca |
| Cultivar | Compacta Blue |
| Plant type | Grass |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15-20 cm |
| Spread | 20-30 cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Toxicity (Guide Only) | Safe |
| Last listed | 2026-06-23 |
Position
Full SunPart Shade
Flower colour
Insignificant
Season of interest
SpringSummerAutumnWinter
Features
Suitable for PotsLow MaintenanceWinter InterestGround Cover
Soil
Any SoilSandLoamWell DrainedNeutral