Photo by Native Sons
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Festuca rubra 'Patrick's Point'
Also Known As
- Creeping Red Fescue
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 8"-12"
- W: 14"
planting zones
- 7a-8b
Festuca rubra 'Patrick's Point' plant details
Festuca rubra 'Patrick's Point' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In spring and summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Festuca rubra 'Patrick's Point'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 0 - 14 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: tan blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Festuca rubra 'Patrick's Point'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Native Sons
Garden photo gallery of Festuca rubra 'Patrick's Point'
Gardening facts about Festuca rubra 'Patrick's Point' plant
How to Grow Festuca rubra 'Patrick's Point'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- tan
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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