How to divide blue fescue (Festuca glauca)

How to divide blue fescue (Festuca glauca)

Cover the roots with soil, don’t forget this has to be a well drained soil. Water the new plants keeping them moist until there are signs of growth. Don’t forget to water when needed until they are established.

How to divide blue fescue (Festuca glauca) - new plants
New plants from a single clump

How to cut Festuca glauca?

Blue fescues can be cut back when divided or in early spring. This will force the plant to grow new stems that will have vibrant color.

How to divide blue fescue (Festuca glauca) - cut the long stems
Cut the long stems

During the year you can gently pull dead grasses from the clumps in order to stimulate new growth and let the air and light penetrate deeper in the plant.

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