Amethyst Fescue
Amethyst Fescue
Festuca amethystina
Festuca amethystina
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- Ornamental grass with fine leaves and amethyst-colored accents.
- Feather grass forms compact tufts, ideal for borders.
- Drought-tolerant and very low maintenance.
- Evergreen for structure and winter color.
- Perfect for rock gardens, pots and ground cover.
Festuca amethystina Amethyst Fescue is a compact ornamental grass with fine, blue‑green blades and a graceful, low‑mound habit. This hardy grass brings a soft, powdery hue to the garden, offering year‑round presence and a natural texture.
Its slender blades form neat tufts that stay tidy, with a refined silhouette ideal for borders, rock gardens, and groundcover mixes. The color remains vibrant in sun or light shade, adding visual interest.
A reliable addition to any plant collection, Festuca amethystina Amethyst Fescue combines colorfast foliage, drought-tolerant durability, and a classic, versatile look that's easy to enjoy.
Care and Watering
Festuca amethystina prefers cool, well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells but avoid soggy roots; deep, infrequent watering helps a compact, blue-green clump. Mulch to retain moisture.
Maintenance and Location
Plant in full sun to light shade in a sheltered, open location. It tolerates windy sites. Apply a light mulch and remove spent stems in late winter to maintain form.
Tips
Avoid overfertilizing; divide every 3–4 years to maintain vigor. Propagate by division or seed, ensure good drainage, and trim dead leaves to keep the foliage tidy.
Festuca amethystina (Zwenkgras / Schapegras) adds an elegant, airy touch with fine, dark-green pollen and a subtle purple sheen. As a characterful siergras it creates movement and contrast in planting compositions.
The compact form and refined color make this tuinplant a striking, decorative accent; flower heads and texture attract attention and add depth to any combination.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 8 a 12 |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Evergreen., Solitaire., Rotting plant., Prairie, Autumn coloration., Group planting. |
| Flower color | Purple |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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