Festuca Cool as Ice PP 27651 Tricyrtis Dangling just below the leaves

Dangling just below the leaves starting in late April (NC) are 8-10 incredible bright red flowers

starting for us in late June on a nice

The already giant clumps are topped with a show of purple terminal spikes in August

hot water for tea

Do not be fooled by the delicate appearance of this fern's fronds

Festuca Cool as Ice PP 27651 Tricyrtis Dangling just below the leavesFestuca 'Cool as Ice' is the first blue fescue that's been successful long term in our hot, humid summer climate. Over the years, we've tried virtually every new selection, which all die out after the first year. Finally, this amazing Brent Horvath selection has proven to the be the holy grail we've been looking for. Festuca 'Cool as Ice' is a cross of Festuca glauca and a plant that was most likely Festuca idahoensis. For us, it makes a 10" tall x 1'