Festuca californica 'Scott Mountain'

Also Known As

Scott Mountain California Fescue

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

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

planting zones

7a-8b

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Festuca californica 'Scott Mountain' plant details

Festuca californica 'Scott Mountain' is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. In summer green and tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular 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 'Scott Mountain'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Festuca californica 'Scott Mountain'

USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Scott Mountain California fescue form a rigid mound to about a foot tall with elegant upright flowers to 3 feet tall. The blue-green leaf blades are smaller and stiffer than is typical with the species making it useful in gardens with limited space. It is an excellent choice for mixed meadows, woodland gardens, an borders. Scott Mountain fescue will tolerate a wide range of soils types and is best with some supplemental water. A Native Sons selection from Siskiyou County. Available this week in #1 gallon containers.