Festuca filiformis
Festuca filiformis
Festuca filiformis
Fine-leaved Sheep's Fescue, Festuca tenuifolia, Festuca ovina subsp. tenuifolia
Great spreading for a first quarter.
Patricia C., 04/10/2017
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Description
The Festuca filiformis, also known as Capillary-leaved Fescue or Capillary Fescue, is a small, dense perennial grass that forms a well-behaved tuft but has a slightly bristly habit. It is soft green, taking on a lovely golden hue in autumn. Its loose greenish-blue spikes bloom above the foliage in the second half of summer before turning golden themselves. This species, native to steppes and heathlands with acidic tendencies, is very hardy and tolerant of drought and poor soils. Originating from Western Europe, it is perfectly adapted to our climate and ideal for ground cover in challenging areas.
The Festuca filiformis, also known as Sheep Fescue, is a small grass of the Poaceae family and is very common in acidic heathlands and poor soils. It is often grazed by sheep and goats, which explains the origin of its vernacular name. It is an unremarkable species but useful for replacing grass on difficult soils. This clump-forming herbaceous perennial plant has a short lifespan, like many fescues. It grows in small tufts of very fine, cylindrical and linear leaves with a spring-green colour. When mature, it will measure 25 cm (10in) in all directions and 35 cm (14in) when flowering, with a relatively rapid growth. The foliage is evergreen. Long, light panicles appear in August, bearing bluish spikelets that turn bronze-gold in autumn. The seeds form at the end of summer. They are dispersed by the wind, greatly ensuring the species' perpetuity in gardens and nature.
Hardy is well below -15 °C (5°F). Festuca filiformis is a perfect plant for dry gardens and areas with poor and rocky soil. It is used as ground cover in low borders or rockeries. It creates beautiful contrasts with blue fescues and remains decorative for most of the year. It accompanies flowering and light perennials, such as linarias, penstemons, field daisies, and scabious, as well as annual poppies and Love-in-a-Mist. Plant it alongside spring bulbs that will not smother but whose yellowing foliage it will hide in summer.
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Festuca
filiformis
Poaceae
Fine-leaved Sheep's Fescue, Festuca tenuifolia, Festuca ovina subsp. tenuifolia
Western Europe
atteinterespiratoire
Cette plante peut entraîner des symptômes allergiques.
Evitez de la planter si vous ou vos proches souffrez de rhinite saisonnière ("rhume des foins").
Davantage d'informations sur https://plantes-risque.info
Planting and care
To grow Festuca filiformis, it is ideal to plant it in fall or spring. Choose a spot with well-drained soil that is not too rich in limestone and can receive sun or partial shade. The plant is low maintenance and can grow well in poor, rocky, or sandy soil. It even looks better when it experiences a bit of stress. However, sometimes it may become thin in the centre of the plant, so it's essential to prune it at the end of winter and replant it regularly by dividing the outer part of the plant and placing it a little further away. The plant will look better in the second year and beyond, requiring little maintenance and having no significant problems.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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