Shade fescue
Festuca heterophylla
Shade fescue is an elegant, fine-textured cool-season grass that thrives in shaded and partially shaded garden spots where other grasses struggle. It requires minimal care once established — simply water moderately and avoid heavy foot traffic. It is an excellent choice for underplanting trees or covering shaded slopes.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately; Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Saturated
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 30, 2006 by Sylvain Gaudin (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.