Field fescue
Festuca arvernensis
Festuca
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
A hardy cool-season grass that tolerates partial shade and moderate watering. Excellent for naturalizing and requires minimal maintenance once established. Adapts well to various soil conditions and climates.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
6.5 – 7
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
California
France
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 6, 2022 by Alain Lagrave (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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