species 963 observations

Western Fescue

Festuca occidentalis

Field notes

Supports All

24 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Putnam's Looper Moth, White-veined Arctic, Topiary Grass-veneer, Sod Webworm Moth 17
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Snow Goose, Wild Turkey, Javesella pellucida, Mourning Dove 7

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: Part shade
Moisture: Dry
Water use: Low
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.