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Grass · Poaceae family

Large blue fescue

Festuca amethystina

Full sun to part shade 5⅞ in–9⅞ in × 7⅞ in–1 ft 1¾ in to −73 °F

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to part shade
Size5⅞ in–9⅞ in
spacing 13 in
PlantingMarch–April, September–October
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to part shade, in dry to average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
dry to averageloamyhumus-rich

Watering

only in dry spellsdo not waterlogless when it rains

Frost

−73 °F
no winter protectiongreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

19¾ in3 ft 3⅜ in4 ft 11 in5⅞ in–9⅞ inspread 7⅞ in–1 ft 1¾ in
5⅞ in–9⅞ in× spread 7⅞ in–1 ft 1¾ in

Plant 13 in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

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Planting
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant).
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: March–April, September–October

What to plant now (October) full list in October (243) →

Feeding

Nutrition.

No feeding

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

What you will see

Small orange-brown pustules on the underside of leaves.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Allow space and air flow; do not plant too densely.
    • Do not water the leaves; avoid prolonged wetness.
  2. By hand once noticedCut off and destroy affected leaves.
Rustsdisease

What you will see

Small orange-brown pustules on the underside of leaves.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Allow space and air flow; do not plant too densely.
    • Do not water the leaves; avoid prolonged wetness.
  2. By hand once noticedCut off and destroy affected leaves.
More about this problem
Sources (2)

What to combine it with

Same needs, different flowering.

They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.

bloody cranesbill

bloody cranesbill

7⅞ in–1 ft 7⅝ in
✓flowers May–August
✓taller — for the back
ivy geranium

ivy geranium

3⅞ in–1 ft 11⅝ in
✓flowers June–October
✓taller — for the back
petunia

petunia

5⅞ in–1 ft 5¾ in
✓flowers May–October
✓taller — for the back

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

Does large blue fescue tolerate shade?

It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.

How much space does large blue fescue need?

At maturity 7⅞ in–1 ft 1¾ in wide and 5⅞ in–9⅞ in tall; recommended spacing 13 in.

Rusts — what can you do?

Allow space and air flow; do not plant too densely. Cut off and destroy affected leaves.

Sources (11) Checked 28 September 2026

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