blue fescue 'Blaufuchs'
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Forms small evergreen cushions to 30cm tall, of very fine bright blue leaves, becoming greener in winter. From late spring to summer it bears narrow, bristly blue-green flower plumes that turn golden-brown
Scientific classification
- Species
- blue fescue 'Blaufuchs' (Festuca glauca 'Blaufuchs')
- Genus
- Festuca
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of blue fescue 'Blaufuchs'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blue fescue 'Blaufuchs'
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blue fescue 'Blaufuchs' care guide
- Water deeply occasionally, allow full soil dryness between irrigation cycles
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water deeply occasionally, allow full soil dryness between irrigation cycles
Fertilizing
FertilizingSingle light balanced feed at start of spring, skip late season fertilizing
Pruning
PruningComb out dead foliage and trim damaged parts of older leaves in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Clumps tend to die out in the middle, so ideally divide every three years. Further ornamental grasses cultivation advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust
Pests
Generally pest-free
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