Cool as Ice Blue Fescue Grass
Festuca x 'Cool as Ice'
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Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Cool as Ice Blue Fescue Grass highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 5-8
Nothing beats the handsome good looks of Cool as Ice Blue Fescue Grass (Festuca glauca 'Cool as Ice') for style points. Compact, yet impactful powdery blue blades arch up and out in erect tufts.
These showy grasses add a sophisticated accent to your landscape like no other perennial plant. Fine-textured and eye-catching, Cool as Ice Fescue Grass is absolutely packed with personality.
Planting and Application:
These cool-season, clump-forming grasses won't spread beyond the mature size listed in the Plant Highlights. Each year, you'll trim them back and watch as the powdery blue blades take shape once again into a tight mound.
- In summer, small flowers rise on slender stalks high above the clump. They'll morph into golden-brown seed heads that dance in the breeze and catch the sunlight.
- Plant Cool as Ice Blue Fescue in oversized garden planters to create high-end decor on your balcony, terrace or deck. Your guests are almost guaranteed to compliment you on your good taste!
- In the garden, use them to edge the length of your planting beds. Low-maintenance gardeners will love their durability and reliable performance.
- Create an easy-care, modern mass planting with their bold, blue hues. For a tight fill, space them six inches apart...or widen that to a foot or more and mulch between plants for a sleek design feature along your patio or pool deck.
- Don't be shy when it comes to using these fun plants. Pop them in front of the classiest Hybrid Tea Rose or Specialty Topiary and enjoy the interplay of form, color and texture.
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Select a planting site that receives at least hour hours of direct sunlight. The tightest growth habit comes in full sun; but they will survive partial shade.
- Well-drained soil keeps the root systems happy. You'll also want to add a life-long symbiotic support of Nature Hills Root Booster in the planting hole.
- Grasses are great for beginning gardeners.... During the first season and in extended drought, give them a regular schedule of supplemental water.
- In early spring, trim the tops back before the green new growth starts to appear. You'll enjoy the dry tufts peeking out from under snow in winter...wait until spring to prune them back.
