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Festuca ovina

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 40804


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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Cyperales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Festuca
Species: Festuca ovina
 
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  • Grass
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
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Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
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  • Silver
  • Grey
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  • Border/Bed
  • Edging
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
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  • Full Sun
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  • Dry
  • Well-drained
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  • Beginner
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Jewell (5504) wrote on Mar 10 2009
Attractive when used in edging or planting areas to naturalize a patio or walkway. Cannot tolerate foot traffic. Grows in clumps with deep roots. I have it between rocks around my fish pond to soften the cement edges.

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