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Festuca valesiaca 'Nefer'

Also Known As

  • Nefer Fescue

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Festuca valesiaca 'Nefer' plant details

Festuca valesiaca 'Nefer' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Festuca valesiaca 'Nefer'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Festuca valesiaca 'Nefer'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This delightful 8-10" tuffter is blue-green in spring, wonderfully silver-blue in summer, turquoise green in mild winter; drought and heat-tolerant it's lovely massed as groundcover or as accent in a container/border. S/M/GDr

Gardening facts about Festuca valesiaca 'Nefer' plant

How to Grow Festuca valesiaca 'Nefer'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • tan
  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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