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Festuca glauca 'Skinner's Blue'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
Spread 25 - 30 cm (10 - 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 'Skinner's 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 It is worthy to note that Festuca glauca 'Skinner's Blue' tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer.