Festuca gigantea, or giant fescue, is a plant species in the grass family, Poaceae. Because this and other members of Festuca subgenus Schedonorus have more in common morphologically with members of the genus Lolium than with Festuca and often produce fertile hybrids with other Lolium species, Festuca gigantea has been recently published as Lolium giganteum (L.) Darbysh. (1993) and then as Schedonorus giganteus (L.) Holub (1998). Sources vary as to which placement is more acceptable.
Festuca paniculata has strong resistance to disease and is usually not susceptible to illnesses. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs little watering, and larger specimens typically do not need pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. Festuca paniculatat is appropriate for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not require extensive plant-care experience.
How to keep Festuca Gigantea.
Light
Festuca paniculata is a sun-loving perennial herbaceous plant native to open habitats, commonly found growing in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.
Fertilizer
Festuca paniculata needs extra nutrients to encourage healthy new growth. In spring, putting some compost around the base of the plant can effectively supply the nutrition it requires. Fertilizing helps support vigorous growth and enables the plant to resist diseases and pests.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Grass
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Festuca
- Family
- Poaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-8
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 40 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Size
- 0.76 cm to 1.52 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall
Other names.
