
Giant fescue
Festuca gigantea
Giant fescue is a tall, graceful ornamental grass that thrives in shaded or partially shaded spots where many other grasses struggle, making it invaluable for woodland garden edges and dappled-light borders. It prefers moist, fertile soils and is largely self-sufficient once established, requiring only an annual cut-back in late winter to refresh its growth. Its arching, bright-green blades and nodding seed heads provide attractive texture and year-round structure in a low-maintenance planting.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately To Keep Soil Slightly Moist; Tolerates Brief Dry Spells Once Established
Soil pH
5.5 – 8
Temperature
-40° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 9, 2022 by Andrzej Pasierbinski (cc-by-sa)
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