Festuca beckeri
Festuca beckeri
- Native to:
- Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Kazakhstan, Krym, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine
GalinaGouz,GalinaGouz,Kristian Peters -- Fabelfroh 15:09, 28 September 2007 (UTC),Daderot,Kristian Peters -- Fabelfroh 15:10, 28 September 2007 (UTC),Kenraiz,Gibelli, Giuseppe, 1831-1898 Belli, Saverio Carlo, 1852-1919
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Festuca
- Species:
- Festuca beckeri
- USDA Symbol:
- FEBE
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Great Basin fritillary (Speyeria egleis), Nevada skipper (Hesperia nevada)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to sandy steppe regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow and keep moist.