How to grow Blue Fescue

Festuca ovina glauca

Divide clumps approx every three years. Prefers well-drained, poor soil

Thin to 10", sow after danger of frost has passed, barely cover. Alternately sow late summer 12 weeks before ground freezes.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.62 feet (50.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm).

These estimates for how long Blue fescue takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Blue fescue to germinate?: 7 days
Average 7 days | Min 4 days | Max 22 days (3)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Blue fescue?: + 167 days
Average 167 days | Min 167 days | Max 167 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Blue fescue is ready for harvest / bloom?: + days
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Blue fescue?: = days

Blue grass

Festuca cinerea, Festuca glauca

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