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Festuca amethystina
Also Known As
- Hair Fescue
- Tufted Fescue
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 10"-24"
- W: 15"-24"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Festuca amethystina plant details
Festuca amethystina is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance). Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Festuca amethystina
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 24 IN - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Festuca amethystina
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Festuca amethystina
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Texture
- grassy
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 8"
Width: 10"
- sun - mostly shade
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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