California fescue

This perennial evergreen bunch grass that grows 2-4′ tall and 2-3′ wide. An easy to grow plant, it is an excellent choice as a groundcover for slopes among oaks, California bays, or pines. Space 2’0″ apart.

A truly beautiful, mid-sized bunch grass. The graceful, fountain-like, blue-green foliage grows 2’ tall. The showy flower stalks rise another 2’ above the foliage. Cut back annually to renovate and groom plants with a stiff rakes to remove old foliage and freshen appearance.

Drought tolerant, though it looks better with some Summer water.

Lifeform: Grass

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Rocky, Sand

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control