species 549 observations

Big Rough Fescue

Festuca campestris

Field notes

Festuca campestris, also known as the mountain rough fescue, is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. This species prefer subalpine grasslands and grow in higher elevations. Festuca campestris is endemic to southern British Columbia, Alberta, and southwestern Saskatchewan south through Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. It was first described in 1900 by Eduard Hackel.

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Topiary Grass-veneer, Sod Webworm Moth, Bordered Apamea Moth, Nevada Skipper 5
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Snow Goose, Wild Turkey, Mourning Dove 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Grasses and sedges
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry
Water use: Low
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.