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
Category: Grasses and Sedges
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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