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Festuca idahoensis

Idaho Fescue

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Description

The Idaho fescue is a cool season densely tufted perennial grass that is usually blue in color but can be green. The flowering stalks are 1-2 ft. tall. The Idaho fescue is native to California, is drought tolerant, and is a beneficial insect plant. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.