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Festuca amethystina 'Superba'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Festuca amethystina 'Superba' (large blue fescue) yields brown blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. This plant has evergreen foliage that is greyish aquamarine and light grey in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging and mass planting.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Festuca amethystina 'Superba' tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer.