Festuca 'Glow Sticks' Ornamental Tall Fescue

Festuca 'Glow Sticks' Ornamental Tall Fescue is a standout ornamental grass that offers year-round interest and beauty. This unique evergreen grass grows to about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, providing a striking presence in any garden. In spring, it produces bright yellow flower spikelets that contrast beautifully with its spiky dark green blades. These flowers attract birds and make lovely additions to cut flower arrangements.

Commonly known as ornamental tall fescue, Festuca arundinacea 'Glow Sticks' has an upright, clumping habit. This long-lived, deep-rooted plant is particularly well-suited for drought-prone areas or xeriscapes, thanks to its water-saving qualities. It excels when mass planted in mixed beds and borders and also makes a stunning specimen plant in containers.

'Glow Sticks' is incredibly low maintenance, thriving in sunny locations with moist to dry, well-draining soil. It is winter hardy to Zone 3, tolerates drought, and resists disease, making it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking a resilient and attractive plant with minimal upkeep.

Whether used to add texture and color to mixed beds or as a focal point in a container garden, Festuca 'Glow Sticks' is a versatile and dependable choice. Its bright spring blooms and evergreen foliage ensure that it remains a garden favorite throughout the year.

SKU: 29893
Genus: Festuca
Species: arundinacea
Variety: 'Glow Sticks'
Item Form: 1-Quart
Size:
Bloom Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: Dark Green
Habit: Upright
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Moisture Requirements: Dry, Moist, well-drained, Wet
Soil Type: Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy
Bloom Start: Late Spring
Bloom End: Late Spring
Uses:

• Beds
• Border
• Containers
• Cut Flowers
• Fall Color
• Foliage Interest
• Winter Interest

Special Features:

• Bird Lovers
• Easy Care Plants

Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
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