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blue fescue grass for sale

Looking for blue fescue grass for sale to add a splash of colour to your garden? Blue fescue is renowned for its vibrant blue-grey foliage, soft texture, and compact form – making it a favourite among New Zealand gardeners for borders, rock gardens, and contemporary landscapes. Whether you’re after hardy ornamental grasses to complement your native plantings, or you want to create eye-catching groundcover, our nursery offers an outstanding selection of blue fescue grass for sale and other cool-toned grasses suited to Kiwi conditions.

Podocarpus 'Matapouri Blue' hedge.

Podocarpus 'Matapouri Blue' (Blue Tōtara)

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Podocarpus ‘Matapouri Blue’, also known as Blue Totara, is a stunning New Zealand native tree prized for its striking blue-green foliage and tidy growth habit. It makes an exceptional feature or screening plant that brings colour and texture to the garden all year round. Highly adaptable and low-maintenance, this variety performs beautifully in both coastal and inland gardens, adding structure and elegance to any landscape design.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 10.00 m
Spread: 5.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Lomandra Frosty Tops with lush blue foliage in a garden.

Lomandra Frosty Tops

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Lomandra Frosty Tops is a hardy, evergreen grass featuring elegant, blue-grey foliage and a soft, weeping form. Growing to around 50 cm tall and wide, it performs well in full sun or partial shade and tolerates drought, frost, wind, and coastal exposure. This low-maintenance variety is ideal for mass plantings, borders, containers, and contemporary New Zealand garden designs.

From $18.63

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Lomandra 'Seascape' grass with elegant, blue-green foliage growing beside a pond.
Lomandra confertifolia Seascape

Lomandra confertifolia 'Seascape' is a hardy, evergreen ornamental grass featuring slender, blue-grey foliage with a graceful, weeping habit. Forming...

From$19.25
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Ignite Herbicide

Ignite is a selective herbicide used to control foreign grasses in a Fine Fescue lawn. It is not to be used on Tall Fescue or any other lawn types...

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Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue' speciment tree.
Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue'

Pittosporum ‘Wrinkled Blue’ is an attractive, upright evergreen tree known for its distinctive blue-grey foliage and dense, columnar growth habit...

From$22.01
An exquisite Tall Fescue lawn.
Tall Fescue

Tall Fescue is an excellent lawn grass choice for New Zealand homeowners seeking a dark green, tough, and attractive lawn. It is widely used by ready...

From$13.46
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Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern)

The Blue Star Fern features wavy leaves that are a blue-green colour. This popular indoor plant grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and the same...

From$38.57
Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens (Black Mondo) plants with lush, black foliage.
Ophiopogon japonicus nigrescens

Ophiopogon japonicus nigrescens, commonly known as Black Mondo Grass, is a clump-forming plant with fine, near black foliage. The foliage is...

From$9.95
An immaculate Fine Fescue lawn in a modern and formal garden.
Fine Fescue Lawn Seed

Fine Fescue lawn seed is ideal for homeowners seeking a lush, fine-textured lawn that thrives in shaded areas and requires minimal maintenance. This...

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Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' plants with fine and elegant, blue foliage.
Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter'

Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter', commonly known as Pinatoro or the NZ Daphne plant, is a mat-forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small...

From$23.39
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Cupressus 'Blue Ice' (Blue Arizona Cypress)

Cupressus 'Blue Ice' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its vibrant icy blue foliage and strong upright growth habit. This hardy tree...

From$82.92
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Prostanthera 'Eddington Blue'

Prostanthera 'Eddington Blue' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its masses of vibrant blue mauve flowers and highly aromatic foliage. This...

From$27.53
Libertia paniculata plant with white flowers.
Libertia paniculata (Grass Flag)

Libertia paniculata is an elegant evergreen perennial admired for its fine, upright foliage and delicate white flowers that appear in airy clusters...

From$16.50
Lomandra 'Echidna' grass growing as a mass planting beside a path.
Lomandra Echidna

The Lomandra Echidna grass is a tough and reliable plant with outstanding aesthetics. It features lush, mid-green foliage held upright with a gentle...

From$17.87
Large Jacaranda mimosifolia tree with blue flowers.
Jacaranda mimosifolia (Blue Jacaranda)

Jacaranda mimosifolia, commonly known as the Blue Jacaranda tree, is a tropical-looking tree that is widely planted because of its beautiful and...

From$323.65
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Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass)

Cymbopogon citratus (aka Andropogon citratus), commonly known as Lemongrass Grass or Citronella Grass, grows as a clump and produces flavoursome and...

From$20.63
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Isolepis cernua (Scirpus cernua)

Isolepis cernua (Fiber Optic Grass) is a distinctive ornamental grass prized for its fine green stems tipped with tiny white flowers that resemble...

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Stunning, dark blue flowers on Salvia 'Blue Angel].
Salvia 'Blue Angel'

Salvia 'Blue Angel' is a beautiful perennial known for its soft blue flower spikes that appear generously across summer and autumn in New Zealand...

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Lomandra longifolia plant beside a path with lush, green foliage.
Lomandra longifolia (Basket Grass)

Lomandra longifolia (Basket Grass) is a resilient, evergreen ornamental grass native to Australia. Growing to approximately 60 cm in height and 65 cm...

From$19.25
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Dianella Goddess

Dianella Goddess is a variety of the commonly known, NZ Flax Lily, and produces upright, strap-like leaves which are a rich, dark green with a blue...

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Perovskia 'Blue Spire'

Perovskia 'Blue Spire', commonly known as Russian Sage, is a stunning perennial admired for its airy spikes of lavender blue flowers and aromatic...

From$24.77
Lomandra Green Allure plant with lush, green foliage.
Lomandra Green Allure

Lomandra Green Allure is widely used in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted as a ground cover or on a bank, included in...

From$19.25
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Eucalyptus Baby Blue (Silver Gum)

Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue' is a highly popular evergreen tree admired for its stunning silver blue foliage and strong ornamental appeal. The rounded...

From$408.85
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Iris Ceasers Brother (Siberian Iris)

“Caesars Brother” is a variety of Siberian Iris that produces spectacular flowers. The showy, dark blue blooms are borne atop sturdy stems in spring...

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Zebra grass (Miscanthus 'Zebrinus') leaves with cream and green stripes.
Miscanthus 'Zebrinus'

Miscanthus 'Zebrinus' (Zebra Grass) is a striking ornamental grass recognised for its bold horizontal yellow banding across arching green leaves...

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Liriope muscari 'Blue Skies' plant with blue flowers and green foliage in a garden.
Liriope 'Blue Skies'

Liriope 'Blue Skies' is a blue-flowering Liriope that forms a tidy clump and features strap-like, dark green leaves. Flower spikes rise above the...

From$14.50
An elegant Miscanthus sinensis grass with cream-coloured flower plumes and lush green foliage.
Miscanthus sinensis

Miscanthus sinensis is an ornamental grass that grows as a clump of narrow, arching, green leaves. The colouring gives a light silver-green effect to...

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Dichroa Blue Stars (Evergreen Hydrangea)

Dichroa 'Blue Stars' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its clusters of intense blue star shaped flowers followed by brilliant metallic blue...

From$30.29
A Rosemary 'Blue Lagoon' shrub with blue flowers in a mixed planting.
Rosmarinus 'Blue Lagoon'

Rosmarinus ‘Blue Lagoon’ is a hardy, evergreen shrub prized for its aromatic foliage and vibrant deep blue flowers. Blooming from late winter through...

From$22.01
Carex 'Everlime' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Carex 'Everlime' (Lime Grass Plant)

Carex ‘Everlime’ (Japanese Sedge) is a popular evergreen sedge valued for its graceful arching green foliage edged with bright lime cream margins...

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Dactylis glomerata plant with a cat.
Dactylis glomerata (Cat Grass)

Dactylis glomerata, commonly known as Cat Grass or Catnip Grass, is a popular grass that is loved by cats. It features flowing, green foliage held as...

From$22.01
A large planting of Stipa gigantea (Golden Oat Grass) as a feature garden.
Stipa gigantea

Stipa gigantea, commonly known as the Golden Oat Grass, is a large, ornamental grass. It grows as a clump and produces narrow, dark green leaves. The...

From$15.11
Podocarpus 'Matapouri Blue' (Blue Tōtara)

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Why Choose Blue Fescue Grass?

Blue fescue grass is a top choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants that deliver year-round visual appeal. Its tidy mounding habit fits perfectly along pathways or as edging, and it thrives in full sun, tolerating both dry and coastal sites. This grass doesn’t just look stunning in mass plantings – it also contrasts beautifully with flowering perennials or other ornamental grasses. If you’re interested in specific cultivars, consider Festuca Banks Peninsula Blue (Blue Fescue Grass) for its exceptional silvery-blue tones and New Zealand provenance.

Ideal Uses for Blue Fescue Grass in Your Garden

Blue fescue grass can be used in a variety of garden contexts. Its compact size makes it perfect for urban gardens, planters, and low-maintenance landscapes. The unique colour and texture pair well with New Zealand natives and contemporary border designs. For gardeners seeking more shades of blue, Festuca Shades of Blue (Festuca Blue) provides a striking variation, while Festuca coxii (Blue Fescue) delivers robust performance and exceptional fine-leaved structure.

Discover More Blue and Silver-Toned Grasses

Beyond blue fescue grass for sale, our nursery specialises in a wide range of ornamental and native grasses perfect for modern gardens. Consider adding Carex 'Blue Cascade' (Blue Sedge Grass) for cascading blue foliage and texture, or explore the unique silvery leaves of Lomandra Arctic Frost – both are well-suited to New Zealand growing conditions and pair beautifully with blue fescue.

Growing Tips for Blue Fescue Grass

Blue fescue is easy to care for, requiring little water once established and thriving in well-drained soils. Regularly trim old foliage in late winter to maintain its neat appearance. These grasses appreciate a sunny spot and will reward you with compact, colourful clumps that enliven your garden. Plant them in groups, alongside companion species, or in containers for year-round appeal. For more information on specific varieties, browse our selection of blue fescue grass for sale to find the perfect fit for your landscape.

Shop the Best Blue Fescue Grass for Sale

Browse our range of blue fescue grass for sale and discover quality plants, expert advice, and reliable service right here in New Zealand. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting your landscaping journey, blue fescue and its companions offer unrivalled texture, colour, and resilience for Kiwi gardens. Explore our related cultivars to create your dream outdoor space today.

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