Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Festuca

Species:

Festuca viviparoidea

USDA Symbol:

FEVI4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained alpine soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to high-altitude, cold environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Viviparous species produces plantlets instead of seeds; propagation typically by division of bulbils rather than true seed germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI