Festuca ovina ssp. vulgaris

  • Product number: 673610
  • Origin: Europe
  • Latin: Festuca ovina ssp vulgaris

This sturdy, fine-leaved grass is a real diehard! Do you have a weed problem? This grass does not spread aggressively, but its fine root system suppresses many stubborn weeds. It can also withstand heavy foot traffic; just don't mow it too short... It's an ideal (ornamental) grass for a calming effect in your perennial garden in a sunny, dry spot, but moist soil is also not a problem. Its height during flowering is 30-40 cm.

Names:
Latin: Festuca ovina ssp vulgaris
Dutch: Schapengras
Also known as: Gewoon Zwenkgras
English: Sheep Fescue

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Sowing method: Sow: April-September. The optimal germination temperature is 20°C, but the seeds will germinate (slowly) from 10°C upwards. Keep the seeded area moist, not too wet.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September

Harvesting time:

  • Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Inconspicuous inflorescence with delicate spikes
  • Origin: Europe
  • Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects:
  • Winter hardy: Forst hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Easy
  • Latin: Festuca ovina ssp vulgaris
  • Dutch: Sheep fescue
  • Also known as: Common Bent
  • English: Sheep Fescue
  • All year round

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