Sheep Fescue

Festuca ovina

Plant Category: grass

Light Conditions:

Sun to Part Shade

Soil Conditions:

Well Drained to Dry

Chinook Exposure:

Exposed

Size:

6-18" T & 8-16" W

Bloom Period:

June - July

Bloom Colour:

Blue/Grey Green

Growth Habit:

Moderate to Fast Growing

Spreads By:

Seeds

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wild About Flowers

Seed Price: $4.00

Plug Price: $4.25

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: This densely tufted grass is smaller than Rough Fescue and more of a blue than Rocky Mountain Fescue, with finer leaves. As a specimen grass it has great form and color, and in a native planting it germinates quickly and is a vigorous grower. Its low growing habit makes it a good “no mow” lawn alternative that is lumpy, not sod like.

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.