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
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
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Hair Fescue, Tufted Fescue
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-24"
Width: 15"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Blue Fescue
Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Boulder Blue Blue Fescue
Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 8"
Width: 10"
- sun - mostly shade
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Festuca hitchcockianus 'Alexeev', California Fescue, Native Fescue
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Hedgehog Fescue, Prickly Fescue
Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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