Propagation Guidelines:
Western Fescue
Festuca occidentalis Hook.
overview
Good fast-growing groundcover for soil stabilization. Not as attractive some of the other fescues and thus not as favoured as a garden plant. Photo by Emily Gonzales.
family
Poaceae
moisture regime
Dry to moist.
shade tolerance
Sun to light shade.
site rehabilitation
Good fast-growing ground cover for soil stabilization.
landscaping
Not as attractive some of the other fescues and thus not as favoured as a garden plant (S. Bastin, personal communication).
additional info and photos
For more information and pictures, visit the E-Flora BC website at www.eflora.bc.ca.