Festuca amethystina
festuca
- Position: full sun
- Soil: well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A low-growing tufted decorative grass, which looks superb planted in bold drifts or potted into a container. The narrow blue-green to grey-blue foliage and purple-flushed summer flower spikes are a wonderful combination. - Garden care: Comb through the plant in winter to remove dead foliage.