Blue Fescue,Grey Fescue. A densely tufted evergreen grass with narrow inrolled bright blue, arching leaves, panicles of violet-flushed, blue-green flowers. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Festuca glauca ‘Blaufuchs’ blue fox
A densely tufted evergreen grass with narrow inrolled bright blue, arching leaves, panicles of violet-flushed, blue-green flowers.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Festuca |
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Species | glauca |
Varietry | 'Blaufuchs' blue fox |
Common Name | Blue Fescue, Grey Fescue |
Flower Colour | blue, green |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 30cm |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Cushion-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | blue |
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 | |
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