Festuca amethystina

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Festuca amethystina

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A beautiful addition to any garden

Amethyst fescue, botanically known as Festuca amethystina, is a fascinating plant that is popular in both gardens and natural landscapes due to its striking purple colour and delicate appearance. This perennial grass species belongs to the sweet grass family and is native to Europe. One of the most remarkable features of amethyst fescue is undoubtedly its striking colour. The delicate leaves are tinted in a bright shade of amethyst, which gives the plant its name. This striking shade adds a unique and charming touch to gardens and landscapes.

The perfect location for Festuca amethystina

The amethyst fescue is also characterised by its compact and upright growth. The plant forms dense clumps with grass-like tufts that can grow to a height of about 30 to 60 cm. The leaves are narrow and filigree and their purple colour remains all year round, which helps to make the amethyst fescue an attractive element in the garden even in winter. This plant prefers sunny locations with well-drained soil. It thrives best in dry to moderately moist conditions and is relatively low maintenance. Amethyst fescue is an ideal choice for rock gardens, flower beds or as a ground cover to add colour and texture to the garden. Due to its low growth height, it is also well suited for the foreground of borders or as edge planting along paths.

Popular with insects

Amethyst fescue is not only an aesthetically pleasing plant, but also an ecologically valuable one. Its dense root system contributes to soil stabilisation and can prevent erosion. It also provides important habitat and food for various native insect species. Amethyst fescue a remarkable plant that makes an attractive addition to any garden with its striking purple colour and compact growth. Its versatility, low maintenance and ecological importance make it a popular choice among garden enthusiasts and landscape designers. If you are looking for a plant that will add colour and elegance to your garden, amethyst fescue is definitely worth considering.

You will need 8 - 12 plants for one square metre.
The plants are grown in pots, so you can plant the Amethyst Fescue all year round.

Name

Botanical name:	Festuca amethystina
Colloquial name:	Amethyst fescue

Growth

Growth form:	horsty, compact, upright
Mature height:	30 - 60 cm

Leaf

Foliage:	needle-like,grass-like,narrow
Leaves:	evergreen
Autumn leaf color:	no

Blossom / fruit

Blossom:	simply
Flowering period:	May-June
Flower color:	red brown
Fruit:	Caryopsis

Miscellaneous

Soil type:	normal garden soil, well-drained
Location:	Sun,semi shade
Flowering period:	all year round
Requirement:	8 - 12 Plant per m²
Use for:	Rock gardens, beds, borders, ground cover
Ships as:	as pot plant
Hardiness:	yes

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