Festuca capillata

Also Known As

Fine-Leafed Fescue

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 6"-10"

planting zones

6a-9a

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Festuca capillata plant details

Festuca capillata is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring and summer green and tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Festuca capillata

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: green and tan blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Festuca capillata

USDA Zones: 6a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A small, clumping species with hairlike foliage and inconspicuous flowers that appear green and later turn buff. The greenest of the smaller fescues, it initially forms a mound to 6 inches tall but becomes much flatter with age. Suitable for rock gardens, in crevices or between paving stones receiving only occasional foot traffic. Hardy to below 0°F. Continental Europe, England.