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    • Photo of Festuca armoricana foliage by Daderot

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    Festuca armoricana

    Also Known As

    • Breton Fescue

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 6"-9"
    • W: 6"-9"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Festuca armoricana plant details

    Festuca armoricana is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Festuca armoricana

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
    Flowers: tan blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Festuca armoricana

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The "Breton Fescue" The common name was all the information that I could locate on this plant that seems to be a British native. It's really fine, "Angel Hair Pasta" like texture is a graceful addition to the front of a border. In full sun plants attain a height of about 6-9". The tan flowers in mid Summer are very interesting.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Gardening facts about Festuca armoricana plant

    How to Grow Festuca armoricana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10"-24"

    Width: 15"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Festuca glauca

    aka Blue Fescue

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue'

    aka Boulder Blue Blue Fescue

    Plant Type

    Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8"

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    • sun - mostly shade
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Festuca californica flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    aka Hedgehog Fescue, Prickly Fescue

    Plant Type

    Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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