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Festuca Species, Violet Fescue

Festucaviolacea

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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Festuca (fes-TOO-kuh)
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Species
violacea (vy-oh-LAH-see-uh)
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Synonym
Festuca ovina var. violacea
Festuca rubra var. violacea
Festuca rubra subsp. violacea
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
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