An attractive architecturally shaped plant with curious tiny plantlets replacing the seed heads. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers April to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Festuca vivipara
An attractive architecturally shaped plant with curious tiny plantlets replacing the seed heads
Additional information
| Generic | Festuca |
|---|---|
| Species | vivipara |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green, grey |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 25cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 25cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| 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, Rock garden, Scree |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds |
| Propagation | Division |
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