Festuca cinerea 'Fruehlingsblau'
Also Known As
- Spring Blue Fescue
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 18"
- W: 10"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Festuca cinerea 'Fruehlingsblau' plant details
Festuca cinerea 'Fruehlingsblau' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Festuca cinerea 'Fruehlingsblau'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 10 IN wide, 18 IN tall
- Flowers: tan blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Festuca cinerea 'Fruehlingsblau'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Gardening facts about Festuca cinerea 'Fruehlingsblau' plant
How to Grow Festuca cinerea 'Fruehlingsblau'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- tan
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8"-12"
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like
Zones
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Size
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Width: 10"
- sun - mostly shade
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
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