Festuca amethystima 'Superba'
Rainbow Fescue
Description
The rainbow fescue is a hardy fescue with fine blue green foliage that grows 8 in. It has spring flowers that are 12 in. 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
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
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:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.