Arizona Fescue
Arizona fescue is a native bunchgrass that naturally grows in ponderosa pine forests. It can also be grown as a small ornamental grass in landscapes.
It grows best during the early part of the summer when the weather is cool. The slender leaves and stems are very graceful and are a blue-green color. In early summer, it produces slender, upright seedheads. As the summer becomes warm and dry, Arizona fescue becomes a light tan color.
It is a good choice if you're looking for a small, native ornamental grass for a low water area. Look for it at nurseries that carry native plants. It also germinates easily from seed.
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Arizona Fescue
Arizona fescue is a native bunchgrass that naturally grows in ponderosa pine forests. It can also be grown as a small ornamental grass in landscapes.
It grows best during the early part of the summer when the weather is cool. The slender leaves and stems are very graceful and are a blue-green color. In early summer, it produces slender, upright seedheads. As the summer becomes warm and dry, Arizona fescue becomes a light tan color.
It is a good choice if you're looking for a small, native ornamental grass for a low water area. Look for it at nurseries that carry native plants. It also germinates easily from seed.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Festuca arizonica
Pronunciation
fes-TOO-kuh air-ih-ZAWN-ih-kuh
Mature Height
1 to 3 ft.
Mature Spread
1 to 2 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
tan
Bloom time
June
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
southwestern United States
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 2-7
Elevation Limit
hardy to 10,000 ft.
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