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Maire’s Fescue or Atlas Fescue

Maire’s Fescue or Atlas Fescue

Festuca mairei

Dependable clumping evergreen foliage is just one of the reasons this is one of the most popular grasses for making meadows in California. Khaki green foliage is accented by slender flowers that are noticeable and attractive on the plant from spring into fall. This is one of the best grasses for all but the hot desert regions of California. Flowers are never messy on the plant.

Native to Morocco
Full sun to light shade
Wide variety of soils
Regular to moderate water, drought tolerant once established
Zone 7-11 Hardy to 0 degrees F.
Space 2-3′ on center
Good in groups and masses and a tidy accent in mixed plantings.