Festuca californica

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California Fescue

 
California Native Plant
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Description

The California Fescue is a cool season bunchgrass with blue-green blades that reach 2' high. The flower stalks are 5' tall and create fountain-like clumps. This grass is drought tolerant for sun and shade. The California fescue is native to CA and is a beneficial insect plant. -Cornflower Farms

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.