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Festuca roemeri

Also Known As

  • Native Fescue

Plant type

grass / grass like

size

  • H: 10"-36"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Festuca roemeri plant details

Festuca roemeri is an evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Festuca roemeri

Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 36 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Festuca roemeri

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fine, thread like leaves of steely blue-grey form tussocks 10" tall. Summer flower spikes to 3' tall. Northwest native.

Gardening facts about Festuca roemeri plant

How to Grow Festuca roemeri

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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