Festuca idahoensis - Schapengras (15)

Beschrijving:
Onbekend siergras met halfronde pollen, van stevig, scherp en dun blad. Een echte droogteminner. De kleine bloeipluimpjes verkleuren strogeel.

Hoogte: 40 cm.
Bloeit: aug-okt
Type: HP
Winterhard in: zones 4-5-6-7-8-9 (-20 Celsius)

Zaai-instructies: okt-nov. Zaaisel buiten laten overwinteren. Kiemt in voorjaar bij 15-18 Celsius

Plant-instructies: Goeddoorlatende grond in volle zon.

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Description:
Densely tufted grass. Effective ground cover, invaluable border or rockery plant. The cute flower tufts become yellow as they age.

Height: 40 cm.
Flowers: aug-oct
Type: HP
Hardy in: zones 4-5-6-7-8-9 (-20 Celsius)

Sowing instructions: Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 15-18C. Sow in well drained compost, just covering the seed with compost. Germination can be slow. After sowing, seal container in a polythene bag and leave at 15-18C for 2 weeks, then place in a refrigerator (not freezer) for 3-6 weeks. After this, return to the recommended germination temperature, if germination does not occur in 6-10 weeks, return to the fridge for a further 3-6 weeks. Examine regularly whilst in the fridge and remove immediately the seeds show signs of germinating.

Planting instructions: very well drained soil in full sun