Cool as Ice red fescue
Festuca 'Cool as Ice'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Green fading to light brown
Garden uses
Notes
'Cool as Ice' red fescue (Festuca 'Cool as Ice') is a grass for ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry soil. It grows 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide. The green flower spikes bloom from late spring to mid summer and fade to light brown.
Pairs well with Six Hills Giant nepeta, Helene Von Stein lamb’s ear, and Ornamental onion.