Mokelumne Western Fescue

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Plant description

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Selected for the garden.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Size

1 - 2 ft Tall
1 - 2 ft Wide

Form

Clumping

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Summer Deciduous

Color

Yellow, Brown

Flowering season

Spring, Summer

Special uses

Groundcover, Deer resistant

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils.

Sunset Zones

4, 5, 6, 7*, 14*, 15, 16, 17, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

Mokelumne Western Fescue

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