Festuca glauca 'Sea Urchin'

blue fescue

Family	Gramineae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 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	Festuca glauca 'Sea Urchin' (blue fescue) bears brown blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant has evergreen foliage that is greyish aquamarine in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging and mass planting.
Special Characteristics	Festuca glauca 'Sea Urchin' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.