Southern Living Plant Collection Beyond Blue Festuca
Best vibrant foliage for low maintenance garden designs.
This ornamental grass offers a unique powder-blue hue that persists through the seasons, making it a standout in any garden. Its compact, mounded form and fine texture are ideal for smaller spaces or containers, while its drought and heat tolerance ensure low-maintenance beauty. Deer resistant and cold hardy, it's a resilient choice for adding year-round visual interest with minimal effort.
$19.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, cool-toned accents for their landscape.
- Busy homeowners desiring beautiful, resilient plants without constant upkeep.
- Designers and home gardeners needing versatile plants for various settings.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with predominantly shady yards or limited sunny spots.
- Those in areas with heavy clay soil or prone to overwatering.
- Long-term planners expecting permanent, maintenance-free perennial solutions.
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Powder-blue foliage creates a striking, high-contrast focal point in any garden.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal attention once established, perfect for low-effort landscape design.
Drought Tolerance
Water-wise performance makes it a reliable choice for drier climates.
Versatility
Compact size adapts seamlessly to containers, borders, or mass landscape plantings.
Climate Adaptability
Robust cold hardiness ensures survival across a wide range of zones.
Pest Resistance
Naturally deer-resistant foliage keeps your garden safe from common wildlife grazing.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Festuca glauca 'Casca11'
Cultivar
Casca11
Growing Zones
4-9
Height
1 ft
Width
1 ft
Sunlight
Full sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Blue
Bloom Period
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer
Does Not Ship To
AK, HI, ID, MT, PR
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