Idaho Fescue

*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*
10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)
100 & 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)

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Festuca idahoensis

Native Species

Natural Habitat: Grasslands and meadows throughout Montana

Foliage: Evergreen bunch grass forming a dense mound with narrow leaves; varies in color from green to silver-blue

Light Requirements: Sun to light shade

Spread: 8 - 10 in.

20-Year Height: 14 in. tall

Elevation Range: 5,000 ft - 8,000 ft.

Cold Hardiness: Zone 3 - 7

Wind Tolerance: High

Soil Preference: Silt loam or sandy loam

Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance: Moderate

Minimum Annual Precipitation: 12 in.

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Potential Pests/Disease: Grasshoppers, rodents, fungi from overly wet conditions

Deer Resistance: Moderate

Wildlife Value:

• Year-round forage for elk and deer
• Food source and cover for small mammals