Partial Shade to Full Sun(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height
1 Foot
Mature Spread
1-2 Feet
Growing Zones
4 to 8
Eilers Beauty Blue Fescue Grass (Festuca ovina ‘Eilers Beauty™’) adds refined elegance to any landscape with its fine, blue-green foliage and delicate, tan flower spikes. Its graceful, arching leaves form a neat, mounded shape that provides soothing color and texture in borders, rock gardens, or mixed containers. This compact perennial grows about 20 inches tall and wide, maintaining a pleasing form without overwhelming nearby plants. As summer progresses, slender seedheads emerge atop red-tinged stems, lending subtle movement and visual interest that sets this ornamental grass apart.
In addition to its attractive looks, Eilers Beauty Blue Fescue Grass thrives under challenging conditions. It tolerates drought, fits well into xeriscapes, and even adapts to dry shade—an uncommon trait among ornamental grasses. Deer typically leave it alone, and its low-maintenance nature makes it easy for both new and experienced gardeners. Whether mass-planted for a gentle, grassy carpet or used as a focal accent in containers and small spaces, this hardy selection brings lasting beauty to the garden.
Eilers Beauty Blue Fescue Grass Care
Plant Eilers Beauty Blue Fescue Grass in full sun or partial shade, although it tolerates a wide range of light conditions. Choose a site with well-drained soil, preferably on the drier side, to support strong root development and minimal fuss. Water sparingly after establishment; moderate moisture suffices, and once settled, it rarely needs supplemental watering. Fertilizer is usually unnecessary, but a light application of compost in spring can promote healthy growth. Mulch lightly around the base to help retain moisture and keep weeds at bay.
Pruning is minimal; simply remove old or damaged foliage in late winter or early spring to rejuvenate growth. For container-grown plants, occasional division every few years keeps them vigorous and attractive. This grass appreciates a gentle thinning if it becomes too dense, ensuring air circulation and sustained health.
Eilers Beauty Blue Fescue Grass Spacing
Allow about 16 to 20 inches between each Eilers Beauty Blue Fescue Grass for attractive mass plantings or to create a grassy groundcover effect. In mixed borders, a slightly wider spacing ensures each clump retains its neat form and visual impact. For container use, choose a pot at least 12 inches in diameter to accommodate the root system and prevent overcrowding.
Eilers Beauty Blue Fescue Grass Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 – 8
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 12 – 18 Inches
Mature Spread: 1.5 – 2 Feet
Spacing: 1.5 – 2 Feet
Habit: Clumping
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Description: n/a
Bloom Period: Late Spring to Early Summer
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Blue
Foliage Description: Bright silvery blue
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Interest, Winter Interest, 3 Season Interest, 4 Season Interest
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Heat, Drought
Attracts: N/A
Container Role: Thriller
Uses: Borders, Combinations, Containers, Edging, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point
Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance
Brand: Proven Winners
Common Name: Eilers Beauty Blue Fescue Grass
Other Name(s): Eilers Beauty Blue Fescue, Blue Fescue
