This hybrid is similar to 'Elijah Blue', but is distinguished by a slightly shorter height, tighter habit, and more upright flower stalks.
Soft powdery blue, spiky foliage that keeps its color all year round forms small, rounded clumps. In early summer, wheat-like seed heads are produced on tall, spikey stalks in great numbers. Prefering dryer conditions, this is the perfect grass for rock gardens, in stone troughs or pots, for costal climates, or even for use as edging.
Height:
6.0-8.0 Inches
Spread:
6.0-8.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Tan shades
Foliage Color:
Blue shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Edging Salt Tolerant Small Miniature
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Festuca is at its best when given full sun and well-drained soil. Afternoon shade is recommended, however, in the warmest regions of the country. Festucas are valued for their clumping habit and are proven performers in areas with cooler climates. In mild areas they act evergreen, but in cooler areas they should be trimmed back almost to the base either before the onset of winter or in early spring.
If division is required, it is best performed in the spring so the divisions have time to root in before the onset of winter.
Height:
6.0-8.0 Inches
Spread:
6.0-8.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Tan shades
Foliage Color:
Blue shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Edging Salt Tolerant Small Miniature
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Festuca is at its best when given full sun and well-drained soil. Afternoon shade is recommended, however, in the warmest regions of the country. Festucas are valued for their clumping habit and are proven performers in areas with cooler climates. In mild areas they act evergreen, but in cooler areas they should be trimmed back almost to the base either before the onset of winter or in early spring.
If division is required, it is best performed in the spring so the divisions have time to root in before the onset of winter.
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