Festuca californica 'Salmon Creek'

Also Known As

California Fescue

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Festuca californica 'Salmon Creek' plant details

Festuca californica 'Salmon Creek' is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Festuca californica 'Salmon Creek'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Festuca californica 'Salmon Creek'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Similar to 'Horse Mountain Green', but with stiff blue-gray foliage marked by a rich burgundy blush. A Tim Gaston selection from Salmon Creek, this cultivar reseeds freely in our garden. Hardy to 10 °F.