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Fescue, Festuca Cinerea 'Dwarf'

Big Bluestem

Full Sun, Cool-season

A low-growing grass with blue tinted foliage.

It overwintered well and sent up a flush of flower spikes. The foliage stayed green and provided visual interest with its spiky form.

Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

10"

4

YearHeight/Width
Year 16”/6”
Year 222”/21”
DatePictures
September 2007Big Bluestem
May 2008Big Bluestem
September 2008Big Bluestem
September 2009Big Bluestem
November 2009Big Bluestem