Festuca californica

Evergreen to semi-evergreen grass. California native. Grows in greenish gray tufts very much like a cross between deer grass and needle grass. As a cool season grass, new shoots quickly rise up with fall rains and by spring have reached their mature height and formed seed heads. As the weather warms, the seed heads will age from purple to golden and will dry for the summer months. Once established, moderate water needs in warmer locations, to low water along the coast or in shady spots.

• Botanical Name: Festuca californica
• Common Name: California Fescue
• Exposure: Full Sun/Light Shade
• Dimensions (HxW): 2-3′ x 1-2′