Grass Festuca ColorGrass Festina

Seeds per packet: 5

Elevate your garden aesthetics with the Grass Festuca ColorGrass Festina. This ornamental Blue Fescue, scientifically known as Festuca cinerea or Festuca glauca, is an embodiment of grace and elegance. Its cascading mounds of fine, blue-green foliage bring a unique texture and form, effortlessly adding a dynamic element to any planting setting. Especially radiant in sunlit spots, the Festina boasts of its gorgeous blue-green hue while also flourishing in cooler temperatures. Whether in containers or open beds, its compact structure and upright brown plumes that emerge from summer to autumn are sure to be the highlight of your garden.

Product Features:

• Scientific Name: Festuca cinerea/Festuca glauca
• Hardiness: Thrives in zones 4a-10b; can withstand temperatures as low as -30°F (-34.4°C)
• Blooming Seasons: Summer through Autumn
• Plant Habit: Maintains an upright posture
• Tolerance: Exceptionally heat-tolerant
• Water Requirement: Moderate; prefers moist soil
• Fertilization: Minimal; only when necessary
• Dimensions: Grows to a height of 12-18″ (30-46cm) and spreads about 10-15″ (25-38cm) wide
• Exposure: Best suited for sunny locations
• Growth Timeline: From plug crop to full bloom in 12 to 14 weeks
• Aesthetic: Features dense, compact tufts of blue-green with small, upright brown plumes
• Container Options: Available for 4 in./10 cm, 6 in./15 cm (3 plants per pot), and Gallon containers