Idaho Fescue

Festuca idahoensis

Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Cool
Cover:
Moderate
Seedling rate:
4-8

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Silt,
Sand
Soil Conditions:

Location

Min elevation:
3000
Max elevation:
7000
Counties:
Churchill,
Elko,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Mineral,
Nye,
Washoe,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Low
Germination overall:
Low
Germination rate:
NA
Reproduction:
Moderate
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
NA

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Low light
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
Available
Notes:
Germination is highest with seed less than 3 months old.
Citations:

Zouhar 2000, Ogle et al. 2007, USDA 2025.

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