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Festuca amethystina 'Superba'

Large Blue Fescue, Tufted Fescue

Plant photo of: Festuca amethystina 'Superba'
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GK

 

Description

'Superba' is a hardy fescue with finely textured blue-green foliage that grows 8"-12' tall. It has spring flowers with tan spikes and purple tones that are 12" above the foliage .This fescue is a very showy, neat grass for sunny well draining spots. It prefers regular watering. This lovely ground cover is great in dry creek beds and borders.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Purple, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.