| Festuca valesiaca 'Nefer' Description: cool season; clump formingFoliage is blue/green in spring, changing to light silver blue by mid-summer 
          then turquoise green by winter; narrow leaves; 20-25cm (8-10") in height
 Flowers 30-40cm (12-16") tall; dry quickly to a nice golden tan; 
          in June
  Ideal conditions: full sun; well-drained sandy loam; 
          drought and heat tolerant once established Coldest zone: 4 (find 
                      your zone; further info on plant hardiness) Season of interest: year-round in milder climates Partner with: Festuca 
                      gautieri, Molinia 'Variegata', 
                      Sedum ellacombianum, 
                      rock garden plants, Bouteloua 
                      gracilis Suggested uses: specimen, border, rock garden, drifts, 
                      or plant close together for a solid groundcover Recommended plant spacing: 15-30 cm (6-12") why 
          such a difference? Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth once 
          every 2 weeks); further info Pronounciation: Festuca (fes-TOO-kah) valesiaca (va-lee-see-AH-kah) 
 
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