Festuca, or fescue grass, is a compact ornamental grass valued for its fine, needle-like foliage and tidy, clumping habit. Typically evergreen or semi-evergreen, Festuca is often seen in silvery-blue or green hues, providing a cool, calming contrast to flowering perennials or larger grasses. It forms neat, dome-shaped mounds that look particularly striking when planted in groups, used as a border edging, or combined with boulders and gravel in rock or Mediterranean gardens.
Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Festuca is exceptionally low-maintenance. Its elegant form and long-lasting foliage make it a perfect choice for adding subtle colour and texture to modern, minimalist, or traditional planting schemes.
