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Photo:
Pat Kolling
Idaho Fescue
Latin Name:
Festuca idahoensis
Taxon ID#
38
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
Sun Preference:
Water Preference:
Soil Preference:
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Family:
Poaceae
Origins:
Plant Type:
Grass
Oregon native:
no
Western state native:
no
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Foliage Description:
Fragrant:
no
Predominant flower color:
Flower Description:
Fall color:
no
Fall Color Description:
Winter Foliage:
Winter Interest:
no
Winter Interest Description:
Mature height:
Mature spread:
Growth rate:
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
no
Fire Resistant:
no
Attracts Pollinators:
no
Attracts Butterflies:
no
Native Habitat:
Attracts Birds:
no
Cut/Dried Flowers:
no
Photo:
Used by Wildlife:
no
Hedge/Screen:
no
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
Border:
no
Erosion Control:
no
Windbreak:
no
Cover Structures:
no
Ground Cover:
no
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
no
Adds Texture/Movement:
no
First Bloom:
Last Bloom:
Ornamental Accent:
no
Garden Observations:
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
Cut back the foliage to about 4-6 inches in the spring before growth resumes. When foliage is removed, spring growth will begin earlier. Old foliage left on the plant can delay the crown's warming and subsequent growth by as much as 3 weeks.
Summer Care:
Fall Care:
Grasses do not need to be cut down before winter. In fact, they are attractive when left standing and the foliage helps to insulate the crown of the plant.
Winter Care:
Long Term Care:
Insect Pests:
Wildlife Pests:
Diseases:
Environmental Problems:
Landscape Problems:
Care Comments:
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