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Top native fescues

2 species, native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.

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2 native plants

Sun and shade

Light

Full sun 1 Part shade 1

Soil and water

Moisture

Dry 2

Water use

Low 2 Medium 4

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Plant type

Ornamental grasses and sedges 2 Perennial 2
  • Western Fescue Festuca occidentalis keystone caterpillars 17 food 7
  • Big Rough Fescue Festuca campestris keystone caterpillars 5 food 3

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