Fine-textured matte green foliage. Adaptable to tough conditions, even dry shade. Beautiful, bright tan seedheads rise above the foliage on stiff red-tinged stems. Collected by Henry Eilers.
Product Sheet – Festuca Eilers Beauty
Production Location: Pennsylvania
Tray Size: 50 plants
Common Name: Fescue
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8
Mature Height:20 inches
Color: Green
Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade
Patent/Royalty: .25 per plant included in tray price
Cell Size: 50 cell tray. Depth 2.31". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 4.64
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 10 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at medium levels of 150 - 200 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants on the dry side.
Watch for Pest and Disease: No serious insect or disease problems.
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Grown primarily for foliage.
Other: Pot with good root/soil contact - no air pockets.
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 10 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at medium levels of 150 - 200 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants on the dry side.
Watch for Pest and Disease: No serious insect or disease problems.
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Grown primarily for foliage.
Other: Pot with good root/soil contact - no air pockets.
