'Perfect Edging' Tall Fescue

Festuca arundinacea

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Overview

The Festuca arundinacea 'Perfect Edging' is a compact ornamental grass with upright blue blades edged in creamy white variegation and soft tan seedheads. It grows 14-18 inches tall and spreads 18-24 inches wide. This easy Proven Winners® perennial prefers part sun to sun, well-drained poor soil, and low water once established. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9.

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'Perfect Edging' Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea) — It grows 14-18 inches tall and spreads 18-24 inches wide

Culture

Water: Low

Shape & size

Mature height: 1.1666666–1.5 Ft.
Mature width: 1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Poaceae

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'Perfect Edging' Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea) — It grows 14-18 inches tall and spreads 18-24 inches wide

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