Festuca amethystina 'Superba'
- Tufted Fescue
Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage is bright blue in colour; narrow blade width; 35-40
cm (14-16") tall;
Flowers in June; 45-60 cm (18-24") in height; flowers have purple stems
Ideal conditions: full sun to part shade; well-drained
loamy soil; heat and drought tolerant
Coldest Zone: 4, possibly colder
(find your zone; further info on plant hardiness)
Partner with: purple-leaved plants;
Koeleria glauca, Sesleria caerulea,
Salix elaeagnos 'Angustifolia',
Valeriana officianalis,
Allium sphaerocephalus
Season of interest: particularly in June
Suggested uses: specimen, container, sunny border
Recommended plant spacing: 40-60 cm (16-24") why
such a difference?
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth once
every 2 weeks); further info
Native to: central Europe
Pronounciation: Festuca (fes-TOO-kah) amethystina
(am-ih-thes-TEEN-ah)
Sizes available: flat of 25 plugs
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