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Altai Fescue

Festuca altaica, Poaceae

Zones
2–6
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Brown Bog SedgeCarex buxbaumii
Wind ProtectionNutrient AccumulationNurse Plant
Thread RushJuncus filiformis
Nutrient AccumulationWind Protection
Lachenal's SedgeCarex lachenalii
Wind ProtectionNutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Sikkim Giant BambooDendrocalamus sikkimensis

Sikkim giant bamboo produces allelopathic compounds and dense canopy that suppresses alpine grasses

Mountain MuhlyMuhlenbergia montana

Mountain grasses compete for limited alpine soil resources and growing space

Uses

Functions

Alpine RestorationSoil StabilizationCold Climate ForageErosion Control

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Altai Fescue grow in?

Altai Fescue grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 6.

What are good companion plants for Altai Fescue?

Good companions for Altai Fescue include Brown Bog Sedge, Thread Rush, Lachenal's Sedge.

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