species 1,750 observations

Idaho Fescue

Festuca idahoensis

Field notes

Supports All

24 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Sandhill Skipper, Lindsey's Skipper, Chryxus Arctic, Mardon Skipper 17
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Brown Bear, Snow Goose, Wild Turkey, 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: Full sun
Water use: Medium
Deer resistant: No
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.