Festuca amethystina
festuca
A low-growing tufted decorative grass, which looks superb planted in bold drifts in a gravel garden or potted into a container. The narrow blue-green to grey-blue foliage adds interest all year round and, purple-flushed summer flower spikes, turning buff as they age make a wonderful combination. Festuca amethystina prefers a sunny, well-drained spot over the winter where its low-maintenance architectural form can be appreciated.
How to care for Festuca amethystina:
Ensure good drainage around the plant or within a pot to ensure the effects of wet winter conditions are reduced. Comb through the plant with your fingers in winter to remove dead foliage. Container-grown specimens should be watered well when they are establishing. Relatively short-lived in a single clump (3-5 years), plants need replacing or dividing every few years to restore vigour and form.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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