Tufts of finely textured blue green foliage are topped with violet tinted purplish flowers during early summer. Flower stems often colour well as flower colour fades. Can be short lived (3 – 5 years). Sunny open spot. Soil not too wet. Height; 40cm – 60cm.
Festuca amethystina
£12.55
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Plant Information
| Pot Size | 2 Litre |
|---|---|
| How many plants will I need? | 5 -7 Plants Per Square Metre |
| Planting area | Open and Sunny, Pollinators, Shorter Flowering, Sun-baked and Dry |
Description
These ornamental grasses are Semi Evergreen: Treat as for Evergreens except if looking tired these can be cut back hard in early Spring before the flowers start to appear or ideally later summer after flowering. (Evergreens: Comb or rake off any old, tired or dead leaves and flowers in spring.)
In most seasons these festuca will benefit from cutting back the old foliage after the flowers have finished their spring display.
Tends to be short lived (3 -5 years) but can be rejuvenated by division in spring/summer as necessary.
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