Festuca californica |
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California Fescue |
Description
The California Fescue is a cool season bunchgrass with blue green blades that reach 2'-5' high and 3' wide. Foliage arches gracefully upwards and outwards. Flower spikes reach 3' above the leaves. Plant in full sun or partial shade. It makes a greatcompanion plant to oak trees and is handsome as a backdrop behind lower growing grasses for a meadow look. The California fescue is native to California and is a beneficial insect plant.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Englishcottage, Meadow, Wildgarden
Accenting Features
Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Withrocks
Special Uses
Massplanting, Smallspaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing lawns with water wise alternatives, like UC Verde Buffalo grass, carex grasses or dymnondia.
