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(Festuca campestris)
Mountain Rough Fescue (Festuca campestris)
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Matt Lavin
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Photo by: Matt Lavin | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Matt Lavin | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2013-07-04T16:06:31-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Glen Ellyn, Illinois
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 9" - 94" | 37" | Aquatic | Aquatic |
| • High Temp. | 58°F - 88°F | 85°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | -20°F - 34°F | 14°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.
Summary
Festuca campestris, commonly known as Mountain Rough Fescue, is a perennial grass native to a variety of habitats including grasslands, open forests, and forest edges. It is found across a broad range in North America, extending from southern British Columbia and Alberta through southwestern Saskatchewan to the northwestern United States. Mountain Rough Fescue typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 meters) and is known for its tufted, clumping form.
This species is valued for its hardiness and adaptability, making it useful for restoration projects and as a forage grass in native grassland settings. It is also used in landscaping for erosion control and as a low-maintenance ornamental grass. Mountain Rough Fescue thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils, though it is tolerant of a range of soil types. It is a drought-tolerant species once established, requiring minimal supplemental watering. While it has no major disease problems, overgrazing can reduce its vigor and persistence in the landscape.CC BY-SA 4.0
This species is valued for its hardiness and adaptability, making it useful for restoration projects and as a forage grass in native grassland settings. It is also used in landscaping for erosion control and as a low-maintenance ornamental grass. Mountain Rough Fescue thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils, though it is tolerant of a range of soil types. It is a drought-tolerant species once established, requiring minimal supplemental watering. While it has no major disease problems, overgrazing can reduce its vigor and persistence in the landscape.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Border Plant, Erosion Control, Groundcover, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to grasslands, open forests, and forest edges across a broad range in North America
Other Names
Common Names: Field Fescue, Rough Fescue, Prairie Fescue
Scientific Names: Festuca campestris, Dalucum campestre, Festuca altaica var. major, Festuca doreana, Festuca scabrella, Festuca scabrella var. major
GBIF Accepted Name: Festuca campestris