Idaho Fescue (Festuca Idahoensis) is a perennial grass in the Poaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Festuca idahoensis is a small, evergreen clumping grass forming a densely tufted mound of stiff, short, very narrow leaves.

Idaho Fescue

Idaho Fescue

Festuca Idahoensis

Festuca idahoensis is a small, evergreen clumping grass forming a densely tufted mound of stiff, short, very narrow leaves.

Quick Facts

Type
grass
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
3-8

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:erosion control, groundcover, forage

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Idaho Fescue

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
May
...
Jun
...
Jul
...
Aug
...
Sep
...
Oct
...
Nov
...
Dec
...

Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

Group plants together to create...

Growth Hack

Rotate your plant every...

Photo Gallery10+ photos

Idaho Fescue
Idaho Fescue detail

View leaf details, flowers, seeds & more in the app

Taxonomy

Family:Poaceae
Genus:Festuca