Flowering Plants

Learn about several plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.

Blue Fescue Grass (5 of 15)

Plant in full sun for best color
Plant in moist to dry well-drained soil
Height: 4-10 inches; width: 8-12 inches
Hardy in zones 4-9:
Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost to avoid winter heaving; avoid exposure to salt; may require extra protection if container-grown.
Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost to avoid winter heaving; avoid exposure to salt.
Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.
Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; may lose bright color in hot weather.
Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.
Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; may lose bright color in hot weather.

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