Festuca amethystina

Type Grass, Deciduous, Ground cover
Form Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Medium green Foliage
Care N/A
Hardiness N/A
Growth N/A
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce showy attractive flowers; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.

Design & Plant Use for Festuca amethystina:
  • Ornamental grass for summer long foliage interest
  • Ornamental grass ideal for drift planting in a sunny spot


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Festuca amethystina
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