Roemer’s Fescue

Festuca roemeri

Plant Description

A unique perennial bunchgrass with a fine texture, blue-green color, and shorter stature. Very hardy and drought tolerant. An important grass of upland prairie and grasslands of the Willamette Valley. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils, and don’t mow more than 2-3 times per year to a height of at least 2-3 inches.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Grass or Grass-like
Habitats	Gardens Little Habitats Meadows Oak savannas Prairies Residential yards Upland prairies
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry Well drained
Special Uses	Drought tolerant Good groundcover Ornamental Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Part shade
Mature Height	10-35”