Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Festuca

Species:

Festuca thurberi

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun

Bloom Colors:

Yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, South Carolina, Utah, Wyoming

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers high-altitude meadows and slopes

Germination Information