Festuca rubra ‘Molate’
$1.58 – $2.30
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Red Fescue
The Molate red fescuse is rhizomatous to clumping perennial grass grows fast to 1 foot tall with flower spikes up to 2 feet tall. Space 12 to 14″ apart.
The local Molate form of Red fescue is more drought tolerant than other varieties. It makes a lovely naturalistic “lumpy lawn” or soft ground cover that can be mowed to 2 inches. Does not need to be cut back but can be cut back in summer if desired.
It will do best in some shade in the hotter areas of the bay area. It is also great for a meadow garden, or does well in dry shade under oaks.
Disease free.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Container | Stub-O, Stub, StubS |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Attracts birds,. It is a nutritious and palatable forage grass for domestic and wild animals. |
| Historical Uses | No Historical use found |
| Elevation | between 0 and 8500 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Meadows |
