Large Blue Fescue,Tufted Fescue. A densely tufted evergreen grass with narrow inrolled grey-green leaves, panicles of greenish purple flowers. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Festuca amethystina
A densely tufted evergreen grass with narrow inrolled grey-green leaves, panicles of greenish purple flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Festuca |
|---|---|
| Species | amethystina |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Large Blue Fescue, Tufted Fescue |
| Flower Colour | green, purple |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 25cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | April, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Divide and replant every 2-3 yrs |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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