Large Blue Fescue,Tufted Fescue. A cushion-forming evergreen grass with narrow inrolled rich green leaves, pendent panicles of green tinted, orange, or yellow flowers. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Festuca eskia
A cushion-forming evergreen grass with narrow inrolled rich green leaves, pendent panicles of green tinted, orange, or yellow flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Festuca |
|---|---|
| Species | eskia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Large Blue Fescue, Tufted Fescue |
| Flower Colour | green, purple |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Cushion-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Divide and replant every 2-3 yrs |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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