Festuca arundinacea - P9

Description
With its fresh green foliage, the Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is a decorative feature in the garden, which also stands out for its clump-forming habit. It thrives best in a sunny to semi-shaded position with soil that is as well-drained and loose as possible.

Leaves
The Tall Fescue’s evergreen leaves are a fresh green colour and linear in shape.

Frost hardiness
The Tall Fescue has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Use
Solitary planting, group planting, cottage garden, ground cover