{"product_id":"festuca-cool-as-ice","title":"Festuca 'Cool as Ice'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFestuca 'Cool as Ice'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact ornamental grass with fine textured foliage that emerges gray green in spring before developing a striking steely blue color. Its dense rounded form stays neat through the season and brings cool color and fine texture to sunny borders, rock gardens, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 - 18 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to midsummer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry to average well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer and rabbit resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFestuca 'Cool as Ice' is a cultivated ornamental selection related to blue fescue species native to parts of Europe. It is not native to North America but is valued for its distinctive blue foliage and tolerance of dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts mature seed heads can provide food for small seed eating birds while the dense clumps offer low cover within the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 12 - 18 in apart to create a continuous edging or allow individual clumps to remain visually distinct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for rock gardens, sunny borders, pathway edges, slopes, and containers where its icy blue foliage provides strong color contrast without overwhelming nearby plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (English Lavender)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Complements the blue foliage with fragrant purple flowers and a similarly strong preference for sunny dry conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds upright purple flower spikes that contrast with the rounded form and fine texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAchillea millefolium 'Moonshine' (Yarrow)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings bright yellow flowers and silvery foliage that create a striking contrast with the cool blue grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSedum 'Angelina' (Stonecrop)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides low spreading foliage and warm seasonal color around the compact fescue clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation' (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds taller grass structure and rich seasonal color behind the low blue mounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":48035890856097,"sku":"G FESTUCA COOL AS ICE","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/Festucacoolasice.png?v=1791485586","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/festuca-cool-as-ice","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}