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Hi.... I live in Zone 5a.. Is it too early to plant ornamental grasses like Elijah blue fescue?
Greg
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by The Plant Doc on April 09, 2006 02:59 AM
If planting from seed, no. It will not begin to grow until the ground temps warm up quite a bit. If youare planting them from pots, I would wait until frosts would not be a threat, when ever that would be for your area.
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by plants 'n pots on April 09, 2006 03:05 AM
I have one that I moved last fall to a sunnier spot. It has not awakened from winter yet, though many other perennials have.
I agree with waiting til your last frost date - you don't want the plant to heave if it freezes, baring the root ball... many of mine did that this past winter.
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I live in Zone 5a..
Is it too early to plant ornamental grasses like Elijah blue fescue?
Greg
* * * *
In the midst of the storm..I find the greatest Peace. I don't know what tomorrow holds..but i know Who holds tomorrow.