Nefer fescue typically starts flowering in June.
Nefer fescue
Festuca valesiaca 'Nefer'
Nefer fescue (Festuca valesiaca 'Nefer') is an ornamental grass renowned for its striking yellow foliage. This species is low-maintenance and easy to grow, making it a great choice for beginners. It develops densely clumped mounds, and can reach a height of 40 cm - providing a great ground cover solution. It prefers partially sunny spots with moist but well-drained soil - being extremely hardy in most climates, it flourishes with minimal care. Its foliage is most intense during spring, changing to shades of blue-gray through summer. Its bright hue provides an attractive contrast to green foliage and colorful flowers. Nefer fescue is an ideal addition to your garden.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimal
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5
Flowers:
Showy, Green, Yellow Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
watering
Nefer fescue should be watered moderately and consistently. During the growing season, provide water once or twice a week, allowing the top inch of soil to dry before watering again. In the hottest months, this may increase to every other day. When the weather is cooler, watering can be reduced to 1 to 2 times a month. When watering, make sure to water deeply to encourage deep root growth. In the winter months, reduce watering to monthly or as needed if the soil looks dry.
sunlight
Nefer fescue (Festuca valesiaca 'Nefer') benefits from about 6 to 8 hours of sunlight a day. The majority of this sun should occur during the spring and summer seasons when the sun is higher in the sky. When Nefer fescue is exposed to too much direct sunlight, the foliage can become scorched. During the summer months, the sun's intensity can be especially intense, so some morning shade may be beneficial. During the winter, sunny days may provide the essential light needed for photosynthesis.
pruning
Nefer fescue (Festuca valesiaca 'Nefer') should be lightly pruned once a year in the late winter/early spring, after the worst of the cold weather has passed. To prune, simply remove the flowers once they've gone to seed or the broken foliage and dead stems. Avoid cutting off any healthy, living stems. Doing this will promote healthier growth of the plant, make for a tidy appearance, and even extend its lifespan. However, don't be too aggressive with the pruning; too much pruning may result in less dense foliage.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Festuca valesiaca 'Nefer' is in July and August.
