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All-Stars Plant Details
Latin Name:
Festuca californica
Common Name:
California fescue
Type:
Perennial
Size:
Medium
California Native:
Yes
Description:
California native plant; tolerates summer drought and various soil types, and is long lived; has graceful, gray-green leaves and airy flowers that mature to a golden yellow color.
Pruning Needs:
remove old flower stalks in fall for tidy appearance
Sun Exposure:
Part Shade
Arboretum Location(s):
Mary Wattis Brown Garden
Water Needs:
Very Low
Low
Color(s):
None
Bloom Season(s):
Spring
Wildlife Value:
None
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