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Marie's Atlas Fescue
Festuca mairei
Marie's Atlas Fescue
In stock · from $14.99
Long lived, clumping evergreen with yellowish gray-green foliage. The flowers, while noticeable, are not showy. Tolerate of diverse soil types and does not need to be cut back. Spring raking is advised to remove older foliage.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-26.
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Marie's Atlas Fescue get?
About 30-36" tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Marie's Atlas Fescue need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Marie's Atlas Fescue need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Marie's Atlas Fescue grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 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 Marie's Atlas Fescue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Marie's Atlas Fescue in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Marie's Atlas 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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