Viviparous sheep's-fescue

Festuca vivipara

Also known as Festuca vivipara, Proliferous fescue, Viviparous fescue, Festuca supina subsp. vivipara

Native Plants · Ornamental Grass · Alpine · Cool Climate · Shade Tolerant · Fescue · Viviparous · Northern Garden · Poaceae · Rock Garden

Viviparous sheep's-fescue is a hardy, cool-climate ornamental grass suited to alpine or northern garden conditions with partial shade. It reproduces via tiny plantlets (vivipary) rather than seeds, making it botanically unique and a conversation piece in the garden. Low maintenance once established, it prefers cool, moist, well-drained soils and does not tolerate heat or drought well.