Beyond Blue Fescue
Festuca glauca 'Casca11'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
Plant Family: Poaceae
Plant Description: ‘Beyond Blue’ was found in the Netherlands as a naturally growing mutation of the beloved ‘Elijah Blue’ fescue. This evergreen to semi-evergreen grass comes in neat, compact mounds of slender, cascading silver-blue foliage. Attractive tan seed heads stand above the foliage in late summer. A great choice for a dynamic groundcover or for areas needing a burst of color.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Ornamental Grass - Evergreen
Plant Care: Ornamental Grass - Evergreen (showy non-turf grasses that do not go dormant during the winter): Brush through the grass clump each spring with gloved hands or a stiff wire rake to remove dead leaves. Do not cut back unless to remove seed heads or abnormally long leaves. This is best to done in late winter to early spring.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 8-12" tall x 12-18" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Unknown
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant, Central Open Shape
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Silver-blue
Bloom Colors: Brown
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- Education Center Plaza
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