Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
osswaldii
ID:
870281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wein

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 7: 18 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869616

Common Names

  • Osswald's Fescue
  • Osswald's Meadow Fescue
  • Osswald's Festuca

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Description

Festuca osswaldii (also called Osswald's Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It has a clumping growth habit, with thin, arching leaves that are blue-green in color. It prefers full sun and grows in well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca osswaldii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flower spikes. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Festuca osswaldii is a small, star-shaped flower with white petals and yellow anthers. Seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca osswaldii is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in moist soil and water them in well. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Festuca osswaldii

Festuca osswaldii is native to Central Europe and can be found in parts of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Festuca osswaldii FAQ

What type of soil does Festuca osswaldii prefer?

Festuca osswaldii prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

How much sun does Festuca osswaldii need?

Festuca osswaldii needs full sun to partial shade.

How often should Festuca osswaldii be watered?

Festuca osswaldii should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Species in the Festuca genus

Festuca belensis, Festuca fleischeri, Festuca flischeri, Festuca hackelii, Festuca jierru, Festuca kolesnikovii, Festuca napocae, Festuca oenensis, Festuca osswaldii, Festuca pocutica, Festuca pseudovaria, Festuca savulescui, Festuca sjuzevii, Festuca vihorlatica, Festuca wettsteinii, Festuca zobelii, Festuca abyssinica, Festuca acamptophylla, Festuca acanthophylla, Festuca achtarovii, Festuca actae, Festuca acuminata, Festuca adamovicii, Festuca adanensis, Festuca afghanica, Festuca aguana, Festuca agustini, Festuca airoides, Festuca akhanii, Festuca alaica, Festuca alatavica, Festuca alexeenkoi, Festuca alfrediana, Festuca algeriensis, Festuca alopecuros, Festuca alpestris, Festuca alpina, Festuca altaica, Festuca altissima, Festuca altopyrenaica, Festuca ambigua, Festuca amblyodes, Festuca amethystina, Festuca ampla, Festuca amplissima, Festuca amurensis, Festuca anatolica, Festuca ancachsana, Festuca andicola, Festuca antucensis,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Kurt Wein (1883-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wein' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403210-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].