Greenleaf Fescue
Festuca viridula
Hitchcock, A.S. (rev. A. Chase)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Festuca
- Species:
- Festuca viridula
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Green, Purple, Brown
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- often found in alpine and subalpine meadows
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: 90 days of cool/moist stratification
Establishment: The plant is generally distributed in the western United States and Canada. The seeds are grown and harvested at J. Herbert Stone Nursery, Central Point, Oregon.
Source: npn.rngr.net