Festuca Species, Guadalupe Fescue

Festucaligulata

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Festuca (fes-TOO-kuh)
Species
ligulata (lig-yo-LAY-ta)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2012 | neutral

Festuca ligulata is a loosely tufted perennial grass growing up to 32 inches in height (Hitchcock 1950, Gould 1975).

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2006 | neutral

Guadalupe Fescue Festuca ligulata, is Endemic to Texas.

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