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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

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    Festuca amethystina plant details

    Festuca amethystina is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. 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
    Foliage: evergreen green
    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

    Gardening facts about Festuca amethystina plant

    How to Grow Festuca amethystina

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Festuca glauca

    aka Blue Fescue

    Plant Type

    Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Festuca glauca foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue'

    aka Boulder Blue Blue Fescue

    Plant Type

    Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"

    Width: 10"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue' foliage, form by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Festuca californica

    aka Festuca hitchcockianus 'Alexeev', California Fescue, Native Fescue

    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
    Photo of Festuca californica flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Festuca punctoria

    aka Hedgehog Fescue, Prickly Fescue

    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
    Photo of Festuca punctoria foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Festuca mairei

    aka Atlas Fescue

    Plant Type

    Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Festuca mairei form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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