Hard Fescue (Festuca Trachyphylla) 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 3-7. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Festuca trachyphylla, commonly known as Hard Fescue, is a fine-leaved, perennial bunchgrass native to Eurasia and widely introduced in North America for soil stabilization.

Hard Fescue

Hard Fescue

Festuca Trachyphylla

Festuca trachyphylla, commonly known as Hard Fescue, is a fine-leaved, perennial bunchgrass native to Eurasia and widely introduced in North America for soil stabilization.

Quick Facts

Type
grass
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
3-7

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

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

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hard Fescue

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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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.

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Taxonomy

Family:Poaceae
Genus:Festuca