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Rocky Mountain Fescue
Festuca saximontana
Rocky Mountain Fescue is a hardy, fine-textured perennial grass adapted to dry, rocky soils and high-elevation conditions.
About Rocky Mountain Fescue and growing it in Alberta
Its graceful blue-green foliage and compact habit combine resilience with subtle ornamental beauty, making it ideal for native plantings, xeriscapes, and low-maintenance landscapes. Highly disease-resistant, it thrives in well-drained soils but may struggle in heavy, waterlogged sites, offering year-round texture and ecological value.
Plant Specifications
- Zone: 3
- Height: 0.3 metres
- Spread: 0.5 metres
Features of Rocky Mountain Fescue
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Full Sun
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Drought Resilient
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Salt Tolerant
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Deer Resilient
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Erosion Control
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Green Roof Option
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Native Plant
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