A selection of Festuca rubra, and chosen for its attractive spiky looking greenish to steely blue foliage and neat mounding habit. Occasional flowers. Can be short lived (3 – 5 years). Sunny open position. Soil not too wet. Height; 30cm – 40cm.
Festuca Tomales Bay
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Plant Information
| Pot Size | 9 cm |
|---|---|
| How many plants will I need? | 5 -7 Plants Per Square Metre |
| Planting area | Foliage Effect, Open and Sunny, Pots and Containers, Seaside and Coastal, Sun-baked and Dry |
Description
These ornamental grasses are Semi Evergreen: Treat as for Evergreens except if looking tired these can be cut back hard in early Spring or Summer. (Evergreens: Comb or rake off any old, tired or dead leaves and flowers in spring.)
Tends to be short lived (3 -5 years) but can be rejuvenated by division in spring/summer as necessary.
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