An attractive architecturally shaped plant with steely blue foliage. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers April to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Festuca glauca minima
An attractive architecturally shaped plant with steely blue foliage
Additional information
| Generic | Festuca |
|---|---|
| Species | glauca |
| Varietry | minima |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green, grey |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue |
| Flowers From | April, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained, Dry |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Divide and replant every 2-3 yrs |
| Border | Group planting, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
| Propagation | Division |
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