Bearded Fescue
Festuca subulata
- Native to:
- Canada, Mexico, United States
iNaturalist: © fmcghee (iNaturalist #100045643)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Festuca
- Species:
- Festuca subulata
- USDA Symbol:
- FESU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in forested or shaded areas
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: 45-90 days of cool/moist (38F) stratification to break dormancy
Source: npn.rngr.net