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Festuca glauca 'Golden Toupee'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 15 - 25 cm (6 - 10 in)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The ornamental grass Festuca glauca 'Golden Toupee' (blue fescue) bears brown flowers during early summer. The showy matte foliage is medium lime in colour, fine in texture and evergreen. A specimen plant, Festuca glauca 'Golden Toupee' (blue fescue) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Festuca glauca 'Golden Toupee' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer. In the fall, Festuca glauca 'Golden Toupee' offers a beautiful display of autumn colour.