In Stock
Eiler Fescue
Festuca ovina 'Eiler's Beauty™'
Fescue
In stock · from $14.99
Fine-textured rich matte-green blades with light tan seed heads on red-tinged stems. Will tolerate tough conditions such as dry shade. Makes a good single specimen but is most effective in masses or as edging.
Specifying this plant? Save it to a project in the shop, or match a whole plant schedule with Plant List Matcher.
Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-26.
Good to know
- Tolerates shade.
- Deer resistant.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Eiler Fescue get?
About 6-12" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Eiler Fescue need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Eiler Fescue need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Eiler 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 Eiler Fescue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Eiler 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 Eiler 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.
Find similar plants
Ornamental GrassesShade Tolerant PlantsDeer Resistant PlantsWaterwise PlantsPlants for Secondary Water