Compact evergreen fescue grass forming neat domed tussocks of intensely silver-blue narrow needle-like foliage. The classic small foliage-blue ornamental grass for the front of the border and edging.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 4–8 | −34.4 °C to −6.7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 4–8 | −29 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–5 | −15 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Plant as edging, in groups in gravel gardens, or in containers — neat dome habit and silver-blue foliage colour are the defining features
- Comb out dead foliage in spring rather than cutting back hard — evergreen tussocks resent severe cutting
- Short-lived — divide and replant every 3–4 years to maintain the strong blue colour
- Drought tolerant once established
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