Festuca roemeri - Roemer's Fescue
Description |
Roemer’s fescue is an attractive bunchgrass with leaves and stems that vary in color through greens and blues to dark purple or red. Freshest and most lush during the winter, Roemer's fescue goes dormant by the onset of summer drought unless provided with regular water and good drainage. Excellent underplanting for drought-adapted shrubs or for the garden/wildland interface. An important native grass for restoration of upland prairie and oak savanna, good for bank stabilization. |
Plant Type | Perennial bunchgrass. |
Flower Color | Tan. |
Bloom Period | April-July. |
Height at Maturity | 14-39". |
Plant Spacing | 18-24" |
Light Requirements | Full sun, tolerates light shade. |
Moisture Needs | Moderate, drought tolerant. |
Soil Type |
Moderately acid to slightly alkaline, fine to medium textured well-drained mineral soils. |