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If you're searching for "blue fescue nz", you're likely looking for elegant, easy-care grasses that add year-round colour and texture to New Zealand gardens. Blue fescue is prized for its striking blue-green foliage, compact growth habit, and adaptability to a range of garden settings. Whether used as border edging, in rock gardens, container planting, or mass landscape plantings, blue fescue offers a modern look that thrives throughout NZ’s diverse climates. Exploring the different varieties available can help you find the perfect fit for your garden.

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. This cultivar typically grows to around 4–5 metres tall and 2–3 metres wide, making it an ideal choice for hedging, screening, or as a narrow specimen tree in smaller spaces.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
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.

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
A Picea pungens 'Glauca' (Colorado Blue Spruce) tree.
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Cupressus 'Blue Ice' (Blue Arizona Cypress)

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Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' plants with lush green foliage and stunning blue flowers.
Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' (Lily Of The Nile)

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Teucrium fruticans (Bush Germander)

Teucrium fruticans (Bush Germander) is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its attractive silvery foliage and soft blue flowers that appear through...

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Juncus 'Blue Dart' (Blue Rush)

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Westringia 'Blue Gem'

Westringia 'Blue Gem' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its fine grey green foliage, naturally dense rounded habit, and masses of soft blue...

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Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' (Blue Atlas Cedar) large specimen tree in a park.
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca'

Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca', also known as Blue Atlas Cedar, is a striking evergreen conifer ideal for New Zealand gardens. Its silvery-blue needles...

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Agapanthus 'Blue Finn' blue flower.
Agapanthus 'Blue Finn'

Agapanthus 'Blue Finn' is a compact, evergreen variety prized for its deep blue blooms and tidy, clumping habit. This hardy perennial adds a burst of...

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Dianella nigra plant with masses of blue berries.
Dianella nigra (New Zealand Blueberry)

Dianella nigra, commonly known as the New Zealand Blueberry or Tūrutu, is a NZ native that features lush foliage and glossy berries that vary in...

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Cedrus atlantica (Atlantic Cedar) tree.
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Cedrus atlantica, commonly known as the Atlantic Cedar, is a large and stately tree. It bears blue-green, needle-like foliage held on horizontal...

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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...

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Thuja orientalis 'Blue Cone' shrubs with green foliage in pots.
Thuja orientalis 'Blue Cone'

Thuja 'Blue Cone' is a dwarf conifer that features dense and erect sprays of green foliage. It gets its name from the blue cones produced during...

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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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...

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Blueberry 'Powder Blue' blue berries with lush, green foliage.
Blueberry 'Powder Blue'

Blueberry 'Powder Blue' is a late season blueberry variety valued for its sweet flavour, firm berries, and extended harvest period. This reliable...

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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...

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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...

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An upright Rosemary 'Tuscan Blue' shrub with blue flowers in a Mediterranean themed garden.
Rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue'

The 'Tuscan Blue' Rosemary is a fast-growing and upright variety that features petite, sky-blue flowers borne amidst the dark green leaves through...

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Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
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Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

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Libertia grandiflora plant with elegant white flowers and lush, dark green foliage.
Libertia grandiflora (NZ Iris)

Libertia grandiflora, commonly known as NZ Iris, is a hardy New Zealand native perennial admired for its elegant white flowers and sword like green...

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Lavender 'Sensation Blue' shrub with purple flowers above dark green foliage.
Lavender 'Sensation Blue'

Lavender 'Sensation Blue' is a standout lavender variety admired for its deep blue purple blooms and aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering from...

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Festuca coxii (Blue Fescue) grass growing in a garden.
Festuca coxii (Blue Fescue)

Festuca coxii, commonly known as Blue Fescue, is a hardy NZ native, ornamental grass that features fine, blue foliage. Straw-coloured seed heads...

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Festuca 'Banks Peninsula Blue' (Blue Fescue Grass)

Festuca 'Banks Peninsula Blue' is a striking ornamental grass valued for its fine, steel blue foliage that forms neat, compact clumps. This hardy...

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Festuca Elijah Blue

Festuca Elijah Blue, commonly known as Blue Fescue, is a hardy and highly ornamental, blue grass. It features fine and slender, blue foliage and...

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Helictotrichon sempervirens (Blue Oatgrass)

Helictotrichon sempervirens (Blue Oatgrass) is a striking evergreen ornamental grass valued for its steel blue foliage and graceful form. The fine...

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Picea 'Baby Blue' trees at 1.5 metres tall with elegant, blue foliage.
Picea 'Baby Blue'

Picea ‘Baby Blue’, commonly called Baby Blue Spruce, is a compact, slow-growing conifer prized for its striking silver-blue needles and dense...

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Dianella 'Blue Stream'

Dianella 'Blue Stream' is an attractive NZ Flax Lily grown for its broad, upright, powder blue foliage and tidy clumping habit. The distinctive...

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Ceanothus 'Blue Cushion'

Ceanothus 'Blue Cushion' is a popular, evergreen shrub that becomes smothered in showy clusters of lilac blue flowers in spring, which are...

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Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue'

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What Makes Blue Fescue Special?

Blue fescue is a small ornamental grass, known botanically as Festuca. It stands out with its silvery-blue leaves, which remain vivid even through winter. Its neat, tufted form brings visual rhythm and softness to paths, flower borders, and low-maintenance garden beds. Blue fescue is drought-tolerant and handles New Zealand’s variable weather, making it an ideal choice for both urban landscapes and rural properties.

Popular Varieties of Blue Fescue NZ

New Zealand nurseries offer a selection of blue fescue varieties, each with its own unique shade and characteristics. For a classic choice, Festuca Elijah Blue is widely recognised for its bright blue foliage and tidy mounding habit. If you’re after a native touch, Festuca Banks Peninsula Blue (Blue Fescue Grass) is a New Zealand-bred cultivar, bringing locally adapted vibrancy to garden spaces. Gardeners wanting a spectrum of blue hues can try Festuca Shades of Blue (Festuca Blue), which creates a dynamic, multi-toned planting scheme. Another standout is Festuca coxii (Blue Fescue), valued for its resilience and fine-textured leaves.

Designing With Blue Fescue in New Zealand Gardens

Blue fescue is perfect for contemporary designs, wildflower meadows, or mixed perennial plantings. Its low height and fine leaves contrast beautifully with bold-flowered perennials or native shrubs such as Podocarpus Matapouri Blue (Blue Tōtara), creating harmonious colour palettes and textural interest. Grouping blue fescue along pathways or driveways highlights their symmetry and breathes life into overlooked spaces. In pots, blue fescue serves as a low-maintenance focal point, ideal for sunny patios and decks.

Planting and Caring for Blue Fescue NZ

Blue fescue prefers sunny locations with well-drained soil. Once established, it requires minimal water – making it an excellent alternative in drought-prone regions. Regularly trimming old flower stems and dividing clumps every few years will keep plants vigorous and prevent overcrowding. With its resistance to common garden pests and diseases, blue fescue is a reliable option for gardeners who want beauty without the hassle.


Enhance your garden’s colour palette and structure with the best blue fescue NZ has to offer. Browse the full range of blue fescue varieties including Festuca coxii (Blue Fescue), Festuca Banks Peninsula Blue (Blue Fescue Grass), Festuca Elijah Blue, and Festuca Shades of Blue (Festuca Blue) to find the ideal fit for your project. For coordinated plantings, consider integrating complementary natives like Podocarpus Matapouri Blue (Blue Tōtara) for stunning, low-maintenance landscapes.


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