White Flower Farm Festuca glauca
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking year-round color and deer resistance.
This ornamental grass is the ultimate low-effort hack for adding architectural color to a garden. While it won't provide lush, sprawling coverage, its dense, powder-blue mounds offer a sharp, deer-resistant structure that looks just as good in the dead of winter as it does in June.
$17.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round color and fine texture
- Xeriscaping enthusiasts needing low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants
- Homeowners living in areas with high deer and rabbit populations
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting low-maintenance plants that do not require frequent division
- Residents in humid climates prone to fungal issues and rot
- Busy gardeners looking to avoid seasonal cleanup and maintenance tasks
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Powder blue foliage provides a standout contrast in any garden bed.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal attention once established in well-drained soil.
Drought Tolerance
Handles dry spells with ease, making it a water-wise choice.
Deer Resistance
Reliably ignored by local wildlife, protecting your landscape investment.
Seasonal Versatility
Maintains structural beauty and color throughout the winter months.
Growth Adaptability
Thrives equally well in rock gardens, borders, or decorative containers.
Key Specs
Lifespan
Perennial
Mature Height
18 inches (including flower stalks)
Foliage Color
Powder blue
Sun Exposure Requirement
Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones
4 to 10
Planting Spacing
10 inches recommended
Soil Drainage Preference
Well-drained
Ships as
One Quart Pot
Growth Habit
Groundcover, Ornamental Grass
Water Requirement
Low
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