Festuca amethystima 'Superba'

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Rainbow Fescue

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Information by: Photographer: GK

Description

The Rainbow Fescue is a hardy fescue with fine blue-green foliage that grows 8". It has spring flowers that are 12" above the foliage . This fescue is a very showy, neat grass for sunny spots during spring and fall. The rainbow fescue is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.