Scott Mountain California Fescue

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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. Found on scott Mountain by David Fross.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Size

2 ft Tall
2 ft Wide

Form

Clumping

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Summer Deciduous

Color

Yellow, Brown

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Groundcover, Deer resistant

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Very Low

Ease of care

Easy

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils. Tolerates serpentine soil..
Soil PH: 6.0 - 7.2

Sunset Zones

4*, 5*, 6*, 7, 8*, 9*, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Companion plants

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This is a large clumping grass, so use with shrubs that won't be overwhelmed by it, such as Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia), Lemonade Berry (Rhus integrifolia), larger Ceanothus, Manzanita species, or scrub oaks.

Toyon

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Lemonade Berry

Rhus integrifolia

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

Scott Mountain California Fescue

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