Cool as Ice Blue Fescue
Cool as Ice Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca 'Cool as Ice')
Cool as Ice Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca 'Cool as Ice') is a compact, ornamental grass prized for its striking silvery-blue foliage with crisp white variegation. This evergreen perennial adds bold color and fine texture to rock gardens, borders, and container plantings, thriving in well-drained soils.
Distinctive Features
'Cool as Ice' forms neat, rounded clumps of narrow, spiky leaves featuring silvery-blue centers with bright white edges. Its unique variegation and tidy habit make it a standout choice for adding contrast and architectural interest in mixed plantings.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy and rocky conditions
- Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4�8
Ideal Uses
- Rock Gardens: Provides striking variegated color and texture among stones
- Mixed Borders: Adds fine texture and bright contrast
- Container Planting: Suitable for small spaces and patio pots
- Low-Maintenance Landscapes: Ideal for drought-tolerant and xeriscape designs
- Accent Planting: Offers a bold, variegated focal point in garden beds
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Water sparingly; drought tolerant once established
- Pruning: Trim back old foliage in early spring to promote fresh growth
- Fertilizing: Generally not required; apply light feeding if needed
- Mulching: Mulch lightly to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Protection: Prefers well-drained sites and protection from excessive moisture
Why Choose Cool as Ice Blue Fescue?
- Striking Variegation: Silvery-blue foliage with crisp white margins adds year-round interest
- Compact Mounding Habit: Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers
- Drought Tolerant: Well-suited for low-water landscapes
- Low Maintenance: Easy-care grass with minimal requirements
- Focal Point: Provides bold variegated color and refined texture accents
Festuca glauca 'Cool as Ice' is a versatile, low-maintenance ornamental grass that enhances gardens with unique variegation and elegant form.
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