An attractive architecturally shaped plant with steely blue foliage young foliage. Excellent grass for poor infertile soils. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers April to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Festuca ovina
An attractive architecturally shaped plant with steely blue foliage young foliage. Excellent grass for poor infertile soils
	
	
	Category: Grasses and Sedges
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Festuca | 
|---|---|
| Species | ovina | 
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green, grey | 
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Height | 25cm | 
| Family | Gramineae | 
| Spread | 25cm | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | blue, green | 
| Flowers From | April, August | 
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained, Dry | 
| Protection | |
| 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 | 
| Propagation | Division | 
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