{"title":"Fescue Grass Plants for Sale","description":"\u003cp\u003eFescue grass plants for sale, shipped as live plants in 4\" pots, ready to go in the ground or a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFescues are fine-textured ornamental grasses with a wide range of looks. Some form compact silver-blue tufts for edging and accents; others grow softer green or red foliage that fills in as a ground cover or an informal meadow; larger types form graceful clumps for borders. Most like well-drained soil and handle drought once established, making them a good fit for rock gardens, borders, containers, and water-wise plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full selection below. | Also available: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grass\"\u003eOrnamental Grasses\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carex-sedge\"\u003eCarex \u0026amp; Sedge Plants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/moor-grass\"\u003eMoor Grass Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"festuca-rubra-molate","title":"Molate Red Fescue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMolate Red Fescue\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eFestuca rubra Molate\u003c\/em\u003e) is a versatile and resilient native grass known for its attractive fine-bladed texture and unique silvery-blue tint. This variety functions beautifully as both a clumping bunchgrass or, if planted in groups, a lush \"lumpy lawn\" alternative. Originally discovered along the California coast, it is prized for its ability to form dense, flowing mounds of soft foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring and summer, this grass produces delicate, purple-tinged flower spikelets that rise above the leaves, eventually aging to a warm tan. Because it spreads via underground rhizomes, it is an excellent choice for erosion control on slopes or as a meadow-style groundcover. It is remarkably \"climate-proof,\" showing more drought tolerance and an earlier winter growth start than other fescues. You will receive a healthy \u003cstrong\u003e4\" plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for naturalizing your landscape or filling in parking strips and rock gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you’ll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLawn Alternative:\u003c\/b\u003e Can be mowed to a height of 2 inches for a tidy look or left unmowed for a rolling, meadow aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSilvery-Blue Hue:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers a more distinct, cool-toned color than standard red fescues, maintaining its beauty year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtreme Resilience:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and even gopher-resistant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShade Tolerant:\u003c\/b\u003e One of the few grasses that performs well in both full sun and partial shade, making it ideal for planting under native oaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHabitat Value:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides nesting material for birds and attracts butterflies, supporting local biodiversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4\" healthy live plant thrives in full sun near the coast and prefers afternoon shade in hotter inland areas. It is adaptable to various soil types and is exceptionally hardy, standing up to frost and wind with ease. While it is drought-tolerant, it maintains its best appearance with occasional summer water. Molate Red Fescue is the ultimate choice for the gardener who wants a low-maintenance, professional-grade native groundcover in a convenient 4\" size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47858530648278,"sku":"2F2M8R45","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/93e5434d6a96_2000_797b8f68-53b5-44c2-abd7-b782b11c5019.jpg?v=1787876900"},{"product_id":"festuca-mairei","title":"Atlas Fescue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas Fescue\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eFestuca mairei\u003c\/em\u003e) is a sophisticated and long-lived evergreen grass that brings a sense of calm and structure to the landscape. Native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, this robust ornamental grass is prized for its tidy, fountain-like habit. It forms dense, arching mounds of fine-textured, grayish-green blades that remain vibrant throughout the year, unlike many other fescues that can struggle in summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a resilient member of the \u003cstrong\u003eFestuca\u003c\/strong\u003e genus, \u003cem\u003emairei\u003c\/em\u003e is the larger, tougher cousin to the common Blue Fescue. It is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established and thrives in a variety of soil types, provided they are well-drained. In early summer, elegant tawny-colored flower spikes rise above the foliage, adding vertical movement and interest. Its clumping, non-invasive nature makes it a premier choice for modern meadow designs, slope stabilization, or as a rhythmic \"filler\" in drought-tolerant borders. This established 4\" plant is a durable, low-maintenance solution for gardeners seeking year-round architectural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you’ll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear-Round Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e A true evergreen grass that maintains its neat, mounded form through all four seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Drought Tolerant:\u003c\/b\u003e Much more resilient to summer humidity and heat than other fescue varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArchitectural Fountain Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e Features long, arching blades that create a soft, elegant \"fountain\" effect in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires very little care; simply comb through the foliage in late winter to remove old blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Pest Resistant:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally unappealing to deer and rabbits, making it ideal for open or rural landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis healthy 4\" live plant thrives in full sun to very light shade. 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Valued equally for its ornamental qualities and its exceptional versatility, Red Fescue is one of the most adaptable and hardworking grasses available for organic landscapes — thriving in shaded woodland settings, coastal gardens, erosion-prone slopes, low-water meadow plantings, and naturalistic groundcover applications where other grasses struggle to establish or perform reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown from certified organic heritage stock, each plant arrives with a Professional Grade root system — deep, fibrous, and fully established for immediate vigorous growth. Red Fescue performs beautifully in partial shade to full sun and is notably more shade tolerant than most ornamental grasses, excelling under the dappled light of established trees and along shaded woodland edges. 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Hardy in USDA zones 3–8, growing 12–18\" tall with a spread of 12–18\". Mow or cut back to 3–4\" in late winter before new growth emerges to refresh appearance; divide clumps every 3–4 years in early spring to maintain vigor and density.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48066250014934,"sku":"2FSTRBD4","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/FESTUCA_rubra.png?v=1775899849"},{"product_id":"festuca-idahoensis-tomales-bay","title":"Tomales Bay Fescue","description":"\u003cp\u003eTomales Bay Fescue (\u003cem\u003eFestuca idahoensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tomales Bay') is a beautifully refined California native ornamental grass selected from the wild coastal grasslands of West Marin, producing graceful, fine-textured mounds of soft blue-green foliage with a distinctive silvery sheen. Its delicate, arching blades create a naturally elegant, flowing form that moves gently in the breeze — evoking the cool, windswept meadows of the Northern California coast from which it originates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese Professional Grade 4\" plants are grown with heritage practices, developing fibrous, deep-reaching root systems perfectly adapted to the challenging conditions of California's coastal and inland landscapes. Tomales Bay Fescue is a premier choice for native gardens, naturalistic landscapes, erosion control on slopes, dry creek beds, and meadow plantings. Its exceptional drought tolerance and adaptability to a range of well-drained soils — including lean, rocky, and sandy types — make it one of the most dependable low-maintenance native grasses available for California gardens and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue California Native with Coastal Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected from the native grasslands of the Tomales Bay region, this fescue brings authentic regional character and proven local adaptability to native and naturalistic garden designs throughout coastal and inland California.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Drought Tolerance Once Established:\u003c\/strong\u003e A natural survivor in California's summer-dry climate, Tomales Bay Fescue thrives on minimal supplemental irrigation once its root system establishes — making it an ideal choice for water-wise, low-water, and xeriscape garden designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraceful Fine-Textured Foliage with Year-Round Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, arching blue-green blades create a flowing, naturalistic mound that provides elegant textural contrast among bolder-leaved perennials, shrubs, and natives throughout the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Native Wildlife \u0026amp; Beneficial Insects:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a native grass species, Tomales Bay Fescue provides valuable habitat and food resources for native insects, ground-nesting birds, and small wildlife — an important ecological contribution to sustainable and habitat-focused landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile in Native, Meadow \u0026amp; Rock Garden Settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equally effective in native plant gardens, wildflower meadows, rock gardens, dry slopes, erosion-prone areas, and naturalistic border edges — thriving in the lean, fast-draining soils where other grasses often fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 4\" healthy live plants thrive in full sun to light shade with excellent drainage and low to moderate water. Highly drought tolerant once established; avoid clay soils and summer overwatering. Hardy in USDA zones 5–9. Mature height: 10–14 inches; spread: 12–18 inches. Bloom time: May–July. Cut back lightly in late winter or early spring to refresh the clump and encourage vigorous new growth. Best suited to California's summer-dry climate and similar Mediterranean-type conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48115653247190,"sku":"2FSTMBY4","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/FESTUCA_idahoensis_Tomales_Bay.png?v=1776355789"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/collections\/fescue-grass.oembed","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}