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Products > Festuca amethystina 'Aprilgrün'   Festuca amethystina 'Aprilgrün' - April Gruen Sheep's Fescue    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Grass Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) Origin: Europe, Central (Europe) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Golden Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Synonyms: [Festuca 'April Green'] Height: <1 foot Width: Clumping Exposure: Sun or Shade Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F Festuca amethystina 'Aprilgrün' (April Gruen Sheep's Fescue) - A cool-season grass. A fine textured evergreen low growing (under 1 ft.) blue-green clumping grass. The short flower panicles (12-18 in. tall) appear in late spring to early summer. Plant in full sun in a well drained, moist soil. Has proven to be moderately drought resistant in coastal garden conditions. When planted inland, place in a partial shade location.. It is very hardy plant, tolerating to USDA zone 4. Center dieback occurs after a couple of years; cutting back slightly each year will cause new growth to occur. Makes a good edging plant, or ground cover.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]