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Festuca mairei

Atlas Fescue

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Information by: James Campbell, El Nativo Growers,        Photographer:

 

Description

Festuca mairei is a mounding grass that grows to 2-3'H x 2-3'W. The foliage is yellowish green and often browns at the tips. Is considered drought tolerant but performs better (stays greener) with fairly regular summer irrigation. Rarely blooms in the landscape in Southern California. Basically carefree.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

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