Festuca californica 'Horse Mountain Green'

Also Known As

Horse Mountain Green California Fescue

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 18"-36"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Festuca californica 'Horse Mountain Green' plant details

Festuca californica 'Horse Mountain Green' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Festuca californica 'Horse Mountain Green'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Festuca californica 'Horse Mountain Green'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A clumping bunch grass to 18" with unusually colored foliage bearing a bright, dark green upper leaf surface and a dull gray-green lower surface that gives the stiff leaves an attractive two-toned appearance. Springtime flowers spike to 3' above this handsome foliage, opening in delicate shades of plum then quickly fading to glowing blonde. Utilize on slopes, among boulders, or scattered under trees or tall shrubs, but allow for summer dormancy when considering placement in highly visible gardens. Plants require full sun along the coast, but perform best with some shade elsewhere. Occasional to moderate water. Hardy to 10 °F. California.