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Idaho Fescue
Festuca idahoensis
Idaho Fescue
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A modest sized native bunchgrass with beautiful blue-green fine textured foliage. The blades grow eight inches to 1 ft. tall with flower stems 18 inches to 2 ft. tall. Appreciates some protection from hot afternoon sun, especially inland. Drought tolerant, though a little water in hot regions is helpful. Deer resistant.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Idaho Fescue get?
About 12-18" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Idaho Fescue need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Idaho Fescue need?
Low water use.
Will Idaho Fescue grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Idaho Fescue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Idaho Fescue in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Idaho Fescue wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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