Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants

A comprehensive database of Tennessee native plants

Clustered Fescue

Clustered Fescue

Festuca paradoxa

Full to part sun, wet to medium moisture level.  3-4 feet height, blooms in summer, green flowers.

Germination Code:  C(60)

Native Region:  Only occurs in 3 counties:  Fayette, Coffee, and Franklin

This cool season grass is designated a “Special Concern” species in Tennessee.  It occupies a variety of habitats that range from wet meadows and wet prairies to dry, rocky slopes.  Mostly commonly found in prairies and a variety of open woods.

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