FESTUCA ovina glauca - Blue Fescue 25g

A very attractive ornamental densely tufted grass with short bluish-green leaves to 30cm. The inflorescence is fairly flat and slightly feathery.
An adaptable and non-aggressive grass makes it ideal for landscaping, bed, orders, rock gardens and ground cover.

Well suited to poor shallow soils from low to high altitudes and will grow in dry or moist soil in full sun or part shade. Prefers a well-drained light sandy or medium loamy soil and is drought tolerant.

Native throughout Europe (with the exception of some Mediterranean areas) and eastwards across much of Asia; it has also been introduced to North Americative throughout Europe (with the exception of some Mediterranean areas) and eastwards across much of Asia; it has also been introduced to North America.

Grow notes:

Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoiding the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 15-25°C for this species.

1. Sow direct or on seed-raising trays.
2. Sow the surface and cover the seed lightly to hold it in place. Keep moist but not wet.
3. Germination should occur in 14-21 days @ 15-25C. Germination can take longer in winter.

General note: Seeds of many natives are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they are discarded.