Festuca amethystina
Festuca
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Festuca (Festuca amethystina) - Description
Festuca amethystina (Tufted fescue) is a species of true grass (Poaceae) native to Europe, including Turkey.
Festuca (Festuca amethystina) - Growth
Afternoon shade helps them cope with humid, hot summers. Otherwise full sun is best for leaf color.
Festuca (Festuca amethystina) - Planting
Propagate by division. Plants self-sow and can be grown from seed, but cultivars should be propagated by division. For clumping varieties, plant 1' apart.
Festuca (Festuca amethystina) - Pest
Festuca is susceptible to net blotch, ergot, powdery mildew, eye spot, summer blight, smut, brown patch, rust, and leaf spot.
Festuca (Festuca amethystina) - Interesting facts
Festuca arundinacea was used during the 1930s for land reclamation during the dust bowl. Other species are highly valued for low-traffic lawns or bowling greens.
Festuca (Festuca amethystina) - Soil and irrigation
Moist, well-drained soil. Good drainage is essential in places with wet summers.
