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Festuca vivipara 'Compact Blue'
Viviparous Sheep's-Fescue
Poaceae
Height
10 - 20 cm
Flower colour
gray-green
Inflorence type
panicle
Flowering time
July
Foliage colour
gray-blue
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
sensitive to wet winter conditions
Plant range
garden variety, the species is native to Iceland and other northern regions in the northern hemisphere.
Festuca is a large genus of around 400 - 500 species in the grass family, Poaceae, with a global distribution. Many are low growing species with thin foliage, but the genus also contains tall species that can reach 2 m in height. The inflorence is a tight panicle. F. rubra is commonly used in gras mixtures for lawns and golf courses since it forms a fine, dense cover.
Propagation:
Division in spring or fall.
Seed - sown in February - March.
Seed just covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination.
Forms a round mound of thin, gray-blue foliage. Needs a sunny position and well drained soil.
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