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Outsidepride 5000 Seeds Perennial Festuca Cinerea Glauca Varna Blue Fescue Ornamental Grass Seed for Planting
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Plant or Animal Product Type | ornamental grass |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Brand | Outsidepride |
Material Feature | GMO Free, Heirloom |
Color | Blue |
Special Feature | Seeds |
Expected Blooming Period | Winter |
Item Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun |
Unit Count | 5000.0 Count |
About this item
- Blue Fescue grows as a perennial in USDA Zones: 4 - 7 and are very shade tolerant but can also be planted in full sun.
- Festuca Glauca will grow to a height of 10 inches and has a blue-green color. It is very cold hardy and drought tolerant.
- This ornamental grass is low-maintenance and can be used in flower borders, landscape beds, or mixed with wildflowers.
- Sow these heirloom seeds at 3 seeds per plant in well-drained soil and keep moist until germination occurs in 2 - 3 weeks.
- Our seeds are always Non-GMO and packaged for the current year.
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Blue Fescue (Festuca cinerea glauca Varna) - Create low-growing clumps with Blue Fescue seed. These ornamental grasses are excellent for the front of the border, and the blue-green color complements colorful ornamentals. Blue Fescue has traditionally been viewed only as a clumping ornamental grass with a few plants spaced in a landscape bed, but Blue Fescue grass also mixes well with wildflowers and does not crowd them out. A low maintenance ground cover can be created by using Blue Fescue ornamental grass seed.
The waxy leaf covering reduces transpiration so the Blue Fescue plant can survive extended droughts and the stress of a drought only deepens the color of the ornamental grass. Blue Fescue is one of the shortest ornamental grasses available, with the foliage not exceeding 12 inches in height, so mowing is only needed to remove seed heads if desired. It has good winter color and looks green during this period. Blue Fescues are very shade tolerant, often found in the dry shade of trees. Blue Fescue plant care includes cutting the plant back to 2 inches in the early spring. Trim flower heads to prevent self-sowing. This ornamental grass seems to prefer some neglect.
How to grow blue fescue from seed:
How To Grow Blue Fescue Ornamental Grass From Seeds: Blue Fescue seeds can be started either indoors in late winter or directly outside once frost danger has passed. For indoor sowing, use small peat pots or containers, fill with seed starting mix, and press 3 ornamental grass seeds into the soil. Lightly cover the grass seeds and keep them moist until germination. For outdoors sowing, weed and loosen the soil and add a generous amount of seed starting mix to the soil. Space the Blue Fescue grass seeds about 12 inches apart. Once seedlings are about 4 inches in height, bunch the leaves together and trim off 1/2 inch or so. Trimming encourages greater root development and a uniform look. The seedlings will appear green with the blue being added to the grass as the plant matures.
Ornamental Garden Grass
Blue Fescue is a hardy and unique clumping grass that serves as an excellent border decoration.
Grass specifications
Blue fescue grows to a height of 10 inches and a width of 8 inches. It sports a grey-blue color. with no color change during fall. The grass is perennial, and grows in USDA Zones 4-7.
- Environment: Full sun
- Moisture requirements: average to dry
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Planting Directions
Plant seed when temperatures reach 68 degrees Fahrenheit: average germination time is 2 - 3 weeks. Light is required during germination. Do not cover the seeds, but instead tightly press into the earth. Sow 3 seeds per plant. Grow fescues in a border or rock garden to provide foliage contrast with alpines.
- Plant spacing: 12 inches
- Soil requirement: average to dry soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
- Moisture: keep seeds moist until germination
- Divide and replant every 2 - 3 years to maintain foliage color.
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Blue fescue can serve to fill large spaces |
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Fescue can be used to fill small spaces amidst other plants |
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Plant or Animal Product Type | ornamental grass |
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Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Brand | Outsidepride |
Material Feature | GMO Free, Heirloom |
Color | Blue |
Special Feature | Seeds |
Expected Blooming Period | Winter |
Item Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun |
Unit Count | 5000.0 Count |
Expected Planting Period | Winter |
Product Care Instructions | Well-drained |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 |
Soil Type | well drained soil |
Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering |
Number of Pieces | 5000 |
Package Dimensions | 5.35 x 2.91 x 0.28 inches |
Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
Manufacturer | Outsidepride |
ASIN | B004MTZTV0 |
Country of Origin | USA |
Customer Reviews |
3.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,458 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #27 in Grass Seed |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Sold By | Outsidepride | Amazon.com | Thaiphoon Jira LLC | Outsidepride | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
type | ornamental grass | Pampas Grass | citronella | grass seed | Herbs | Herbs |
weight | 0.02 pounds | 2 pounds | — | 1 pounds | — | — |
sunlight exposure | Full Sun | Full Sun | Partial Sun | Partial Sun | Partial Shade | Partial Shade |
usda hardiness zone | 4 | 7-11 | — | 3 | — | 4 |
blooming period | Winter | Summer, Fall | — | Fall | — | Summer |
planting period | Winter | Spring | — | Fall | — | — |
soil type | well drained soil | Well draining soil | Peat Soil | Sandy Soil | — | — |
expected height | — | 10 feet | — | — | 36 inches | 60 inches |
moisture needs | Moderate Watering | Little To No Watering | — | Moderate Watering | Moderate Watering | Moderate Watering |
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Customers like the color of the plant seeds, saying they look amazing and increase the beauty of their garden. They also say the seeds look healthy and grow fast. However, some customers report issues with the size of the seeds, stating they are so tiny that it's impossible to determine how many are in the packet. Customers also disagree on quality, germination, and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the color of the plant seed. They mention that it is very pretty, and helps increase the beauty of their garden. Some say that the plants are about 1.5 inches tall and look healthy. Overall, most are happy with the product and recommend it to others.
"...The plants I saw were so lovely that I thought they would be the perfect addition to a xeriscape Victorian garden look we want for the most public..." Read more
"Still growing in my grow greenhouse, looking real good so far!" Read more
"A little goes a long way. Does keep bugs out of my garden. Looks very nice too as an ornamental.Water everyday and loves direct sunlight...." Read more
"...All 4 are about 1.5 inches tall and look healthy. Even though I got only 4 plants from the 50 I still fell this was a successful attempt...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the germination of the plant seeds. Some mention that the seeds are already growing and have a good geration rate. However, others say that they didn't even try to grow and didn''t sprout after a month of planting.
"...The information on these is that the germination time is not consistent so we'll possibly update later with results." Read more
"...Surprisingly 4 months later have a 70% success rate of seed growth...." Read more
"...They were on my counter for 2 months and not 1 sprouted. I gave them another month outside in the trays, it's warm enough here and still nothing...." Read more
"...They grew to about 4-6" when I decided to plant them. They haven't grown since. They're still green, they're still alive but eh, stopped, gave up...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the plant seeds. Some mention that it's well worth the experience, while others say that it was a complete waste of money.
"...Update 5/27/20: Complete waste of money. I used a greenhouse and moved to larger pots and took care of these plants...." Read more
"The seeds did not work. They were terrible and it took over three months for them to come in in the first place" Read more
"I bought this to keep bugs away, it does work, I started growing it indoors until I was able to place outdoors" Read more
"...Bad batch? Old seeds? I don't know but plz help me Outsidepride. These mosquitoes are trying to kill me" Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the plant seed. Some mention that it's good quality, tough, and healthy, while others say that it produces weak plants and a weak harvest.
"These were really good seeds, most seeds I've got from Amazon don't do well but these did" Read more
"...but after they reach the size that they need to go into the ground, they die. I wish these seeds came with tricks and tips for success...." Read more
"...They quickly arrived nicely packaged, no rips, no tears, un-wrinkled...." Read more
"...Minor issue: like other reviewers, my packet did not contain 500 seeds. I contacted the seller and the issue was immediately resolved...." Read more
Customers find the seeds in the packet to be small and hard to deal with. They say it's impossible to determine the number of seeds in a pack, as they are microscopic.
"...(this is a grass and the seeds are VERY tiny). I used a dropper to add water...." Read more
"...I expected for 50 seeds but, dang, that isn’t a lot of seeds and super small. Not sure what will happen. Just wanted you to see the 50 seeds I got." Read more
"...The package is ridiculously small and hard to miss when packed with other items. Maybe make it a bright color or put in a larger envelope." Read more
"...them up into seed starting pots indoors to discover that the package was short 4 seeds...." Read more
Customers are disappointed with the quality of the plant seeds. They mention that there were very few seeds in the pack, and that the plants grew fine, but did not produce flowers or seeds. Some customers also say that the seeds are just a common weed, and did not grow into lemon grass plants.
"...Plant society does consider this a noxious plant because its seeds are so invasive...." Read more
"...Same thing. Not a single plant.Calling it quits and looking for something else to fill the space." Read more
"...These seeds are just a common weed! Beware!" Read more
"...However, none of them were pampas grass. They all look like weeds so far, but I’m waiting for some kind of bloom to get an idea of what I may have." Read more
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The plants I saw were so lovely that I thought they would be the perfect addition to a xeriscape Victorian garden look we want for the most public section of our front yard, edging the driveway and front walk. But digging holes in our hard desert soil for forty plants was a little more than I wanted to take on. So I decided to try seeds. Most plants native to Mexico do very well here with minimal supplemental water once established.
Unfortunately the first packet of 2000 seeds I ordered was accidently thrown away and I ordered another 1000. Both orders of Outsidepride Mexican Feather Grass were shipped from Outsidepride and came in a nice little packet, clearly labeled with planting instructions. Something very important that I've learned in ordering seeds is PAY ATTENTION to the seller and their reviews! I've ordered a least a dozen different kinds of seeds. Most come in tiny, clear plastic baggies with no labeling or instructions. A good seller will at least include a page with instructions. But one order for three different kinds arrived with no labeling so I have guess which are poppies, daisies or wildflowers! Since the poppies were Outside Pride poppy seeds that means that that particular seller had actually removed the Outside Pride exterior packaging with the labeling info.
By the time the second order of 1000 seeds arrived we already had our Christmas light up which made planting impossible. So I decided to start some of the seeds inside. The organic eggs I buy come in a clear plastic container with a "double" lid, i.e., there is an egg shaped lid that fits around the eggs and another flat top that closes over that. I decided to use the empty container as twelve little terrariums for the seeds. I put a mix of seed starter and potting soil in each section and then put in about six of these tiny seeds (this is a grass and the seeds are VERY tiny). I used a dropper to add water. Then I closed it up and set it on the sill of a south facing window. Less than two weeks later- every single compartment has little blades of grass coming up!
The instructions say to keep moist until germination so I am going to open the "terrarium" now but leave in the same window. When I can see a root system I will use a deep waterer to put holes along the drive and walk and transfer these seedlings. I don't know if they will have a better chance of survival than planting from seeds but at least I will be able to tell the difference between them and the little weeds that have started coming up since out winter rains :-)
So I am going to start a few more cartons of seeds to finish out the front and also have some for around the pool area in back. But I will keep a few seeds to try starting outside.
Update 4-18-15 California residents see comments. It took me forever to find it (does google have something against California?) I didn't find an actual law but did find that the California Native Plant society does consider this a noxious plant because its seeds are so invasive. Only one of my plants has "seeded" but the Arizona desert is so inhospitable that I'm not expecting an invasion. But in fairness to my neighbors, I did cut off the "feathers" with the seeds just in case :) Really too bad- it was pretty.
The package is ridiculously small and hard to miss when packed with other items. Maybe make it a bright color or put in a larger envelope.
They grew to about 4-6" when I decided to plant them. They haven't grown since. They're still green, they're still alive but eh, stopped, gave up. No idea why they're not getting any taller. Zone 5, FYI.
So, I doubt I'm going to end up with gloriously large grasses. These seem a fail almost all around. Keeping hope alive but not by much. Won't buy this brand of seed again.