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Festuca amethystina

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Fescue, discolors after flowering to purple. The average size is 50 cm. This plant is hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Glasnevin Botanical Gardens

Date taken : 28.10.2012

Common name : Fescue

Family : Poaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : Garden Picture

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : ornamental grass
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : tolerates salty wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 30 and 50 cm
width approx : between 20 and 30 cm
quantity per m2 : 9
flower colour : purple
leaf colour : blue
leaf shape : leaves are (almost) linear
leaf size : between 15 and 20 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : june - july
hardiness : hardy