Point Joe Alpine Fescue

Carried by 2 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Size

6 - 12 in Tall
1 - 2 ft Wide

Form

Clumping

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Yellow, Brown

Flowering season

Summer

Special uses

Groundcover, Lawn alternative

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Moderate

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils.

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

Point Joe Alpine Fescue

Botanical names:

Festuca brachyphylla 'Point Joe'

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