PatternBaseCalifornia Fescue
Festuca californica, Poaceae
Zones
7–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Shade (preferred)
Water
Moderate
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Desert GlobemallowSphaeralcea ambigua
California fescue can form dense clumps with mild allelopathic effects that suppress nearby shrubs and forbs
California FuchsiaEpilobium canumCalifornia fescue can form dense clumps that compete with and potentially suppress California fuchsia through root competition
Uses
Functions
Erosion Control
Common Questions
What zones does California Fescue grow in?
California Fescue grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9.
What are good companion plants for California Fescue?
Good companions for California Fescue include Showy Fleabane, Woolly Paperflower, Red Yucca.
Design guilds with California Fescue and see companion relationships visually.
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