Festuca glauca 'Blue Glow' (Blue Glow Fescue)


Botanical Information

FamilyPoaceae
GenusFestuca
Speciesglauca
Cultivar'Blue Glow'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-30 - 20
Height40 cm
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagate by division or by seed, although seed may not come true as the species hybridizes readily.
CultivationGrow in full sun in a light, well-drained soil.
Notable SpecimensRoyal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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