Festuca rubra 'Jughandle'

Common Name:
Red fescue
Plant Type:
Grass
Family:
Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
1 foot high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
Grey/Silver
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less

Spreading forms of red fescue are often used as lawn grass. California has many clumping forms of red fescue as well. Many of ours are mop-like in habit, with limp, narrow, dark green leaves. This selection is distinguished by relatively short, sturdy stems and leaves but even more by its chalky blue color and its habit of forming undulating hummocks in the landscape. It should also be one of the more shade- and water-tolerant of the fescues.