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Festuca mairei (Atlas fescue)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.9m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.9m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Festuca mairei

Other names: Atlas fescue


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Genus: Festuca

Species: F. mairei - F. mairei is an architectural grass with arching, grey-green foliage and in early summer produces golden, airy flower panicles.

Festuca mairei is: Evergreen

Flower: Pale-brown in Summer

Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons

Habit: Arching, Clump-forming

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Specific diseases: Rust

General care

Pruning: A gentle raking in the Spring combs out old foliage.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...


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Festuca mairei (Atlas fescue) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Low Maintenance, Rock

Cultivation: Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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