Golden Toupee Fescue. A tight evergreen cushion of lax, fine, spiky, blue-green leaves, blue flowers fading to brown. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Festuca glauca ‘Seeigel’ SEA URCHIN
A tight evergreen cushion of lax, fine, spiky, blue-green leaves, blue flowers fading to brown.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Festuca |
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Species | glauca |
Varietry | 'Seeigel' SEA URCHIN |
Common Name | Golden Toupee Fescue |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Sandy |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Cushion-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | blue, green |
Flowers From | May, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Divide and replant every 2-3 yrs |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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