Golden Toupee Fescue. A tight cushion-forming evergreen grass with soft narrow needle-like yellow leaves in spring, becoming yellow-lime, panicles of yellow-lime flowers, fading to brown as they seed. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Festuca glauca ‘Golden Toupee’
A tight cushion-forming evergreen grass with soft narrow needle-like yellow leaves in spring, becoming yellow-lime, panicles of yellow-lime flowers, fading to brown as they seed.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
| Generic | Festuca |
|---|---|
| Species | glauca |
| Varietry | 'Golden Toupee' |
| Common Name | Golden Toupee Fescue |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Sandy |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 25cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 25cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Cushion-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | yellow, lime |
| 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 | |
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