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California Fescue

Festuca Californica

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Overview

California Fescue (Festuca californica) is an evergreen, clumping ornamental grass, thriving in zones 8-10. It reaches 1-2 feet tall and 1-3 feet wide. Features blue-green foliage with silvery inflorescences in spring. Prefers partial shade, well-drained soils; drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for texture contrast in native gardens and erosion control on slopes. Deer-resistant, it attracts birds while requiring minimal maintenance. Maintain natural shape by avoiding excessive trimming.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 4–10Climate Mediterranean, Temperate
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — California Fescue (Festuca californica) is an evergreen, clumping ornamental grass, thriving in zones 8-10
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — It reaches 1-2 feet tall and 1-3 feet wideCalifornia Fescue (Festuca Californica) — Features blue-green foliage with silvery inflorescences in springCalifornia Fescue (Festuca Californica) — Prefers partial shade, well-drained soils; drought-tolerant once establishedCalifornia Fescue (Festuca Californica) — Ideal for texture contrast in native gardens and erosion control on slopesCalifornia Fescue (Festuca Californica) — Deer-resistant, it attracts birds while requiring minimal maintenanceCalifornia Fescue (Festuca Californica) — commonly referred to as California Fescue+14

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Poaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — California Fescue (Festuca californica) is an evergreen, clumping ornamental grass, thriving in zones 8-10
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — It reaches 1-2 feet tall and 1-3 feet wide
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — Features blue-green foliage with silvery inflorescences in spring
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — Prefers partial shade, well-drained soils; drought-tolerant once established
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — Ideal for texture contrast in native gardens and erosion control on slopes
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — Deer-resistant, it attracts birds while requiring minimal maintenance
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — commonly referred to as California Fescue
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — Maintain natural shape by avoiding excessive trimming
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — is a versatile and drought-tolerant grass native to the rolling hills and open woods of California
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — California Fescue typically reaches a height of 2 to 3 feet and can spread about the same in width
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — It's characterized by its fine
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — you'll appreciate Festuca californica for its adaptability and low maintenance
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — tolerating dry conditions
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — preferring well-draining soils but is quite forgiving once established
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — which means it can provide year-round interest in the landscape
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — California Fescue offers ecological benefits
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — and it serves as a habitat for native fauna
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — including beneficial insects and birds.<br><br>When incorporating Festuca californica into a garden design
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — Informing your client about this native grass will highlight its beauty
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — The height and texture also make it a natural choice for borders or as a backdrop for lower-growing plants

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