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Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay'
Also Known As
- Blue Fescue
- Evergreen Bunchgrass
- Idaho Fescue
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 10"-15"
planting zones
- 6a-8b
Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' plant details
Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In spring tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: tan blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' plant
How to Grow Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- tan
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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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
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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
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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
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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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