Siskiyou Blue Idaho Fescue

Siskiyou Blue Idaho Fescue (Festuca idahoensis Siskiyou Blue) is a sophisticated ornamental grass prized for its graceful, needle-like foliage and striking silvery-blue color. This long-living cool-season bunchgrass forms tight, elegant clumps that offer a softer, more fluid texture than many European fescues. In late spring and summer, tall, slender flower stalks rise straight above the foliage, carrying delicate wheat-colored seed heads that add vertical interest and movement.

This variety is highly versatile and tenacious, making it an excellent choice for a variety of landscape applications. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is remarkably drought-tolerant once established, fitting perfectly into water-wise or xeriscape designs. Its clumping, mounded habit is ideal for rock gardens, border edging, or as a vibrant "filler" in mixed patio containers. You will receive a healthy 4" plant, ready to add architectural cool-toned beauty and year-round interest to your garden.

Why you’ll love it:

• Radiant Blue Foliage: Maintains a consistent, silvery-blue hue that provides a stunning color accent year-round.
• Elegant Texture: Features longer, finer blades than typical fescues for a softer and more graceful appearance.
• Drought & Heat Tolerant: Once established, it requires very little water and stands up well to summer temperatures.
• Deer Resistant: Naturally unappealing to deer, ensuring your landscape remains lush and undisturbed.
• Low Maintenance: An evergreen variety that stays tidy with minimal effort; simply clean up old growth in early spring.

This 4" healthy live plant thrives in well-draining soil and prefers average to dry locations. While it is adaptable to various soil types, it performs best when not subjected to excessive moisture. Because of its formal, upright appearance, it is particularly effective when used in mass plantings or to define garden paths. Siskiyou Blue Idaho Fescue is the ultimate choice for the gardener who wants professional-grade texture and reliability in a convenient 4" size.