Festuca rubra 'Molate'

Also Known As

Festuca rubra 'Pt. Molate'
Red Fescue
Semi-deciduous Bunch Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

6b-8a

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Festuca rubra 'Molate' plant details

Festuca rubra 'Molate' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low 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 rubra 'Molate'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Festuca rubra 'Molate'

USDA Zones: 6b - 8a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deer Resistant. Good under native Oaks. Summer drought tolerant. Lawn alternative can be mowed to 2"h. Spectacular spring bloom display. Birds use for nesting. Hardy to below 0°F.

By: Cactus Jungle

Much used & admired as an easy, low care, “lumpy lawn” this locally selected variety of “Creeping Red Fescue” boasts more drought tolerance, a silvery-bluer color & an earlier Winter start of new growth (rather than Spring.) Spreading by underground rhizomes, it makes highly attractive finely bladed clumps to 1’ tall. If left unmowed gives a dense, lush look. Drought tolerant & easy-going, it’s a great California native choice to cover a large area, replace a lawn, fill in a parking strip or used as erosion control for a hillside. Can be mowed. Evergreen & best appearance with some Summer water. Some shade tolerance.