Log in for pricing. All images and text copyright © 2020 California Flora Nursery. Deer and drought resistant. Tolerates wind, drought, coast and deer. Its elevation range is 40 to 6000 … This is a low growing blue gray selection of Idaho Fescue. Festuca rubra 'Jughandle' Short sturdy stems form thick tuft. A beautiful ornamental grass that can be planted in masses or mixed into meadow gardens and perennial borders. Click on a characteristic from the list below to see a list of other plants that share that characteristic. Festuca idahoensis 'Warren Peak' Compact tufts. The Grasses are a growin' Grasses perform two functions in the garden. Please Note: We do not do mail order and we do not ship plants. A good slope stabilizer. Festuca occidentalis. This grass forms low mounds of narrow leaves that are bright green at first, becoming gray with age. Description: The 'Tomales Bay' Fescue was selected for its steel blue foliage and low, dense habit. We currently have 45 in stock. Cut back in early spring. Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' Idaho/Bluebunch Fescue. Festuca californica 'Horse Mountain Green' Festuca idahoensis. wide. Log in for pricing. Tolerates wind, drought, coast and deer. In spring, it blooms with airy flower spikes that age to a light tan color. An Idaho Fescue selection notable for its vibrant blue-green foliage. Slender cinquefoil is a good container plant for lightly shaded patios and decks. Festuca idahoensis Tomales Bay. In spring, it blooms with airy flower spikes that age to a light tan color. Grows in a compact clump of fine, arching blades that reaches 12 to 18 inches tall and wide. Although this variety is more heat tolerant than other Idaho Fescue varieties, it still needs some protection from hot afternoon and evening sun inland. FESTUCA IDAHOENSIS 'TOMALES BAY' TOMALES BAY IDAHO FESCUE, BLUE BUNCHGRASS A semi-evergreen perennial grass that forms a dense, fountain-like clump. Fine-textured leaf blades age from deep blue-green to buff. An Idaho Fescue selection notable for its vibrant blue-green foliage. Price: $3.50 FESTUCA IDAHOENSIS, Idaho Fescue 3.5" pot. Blue-green to silvery blue foliage in dense clump to 14 in. Perennial Grass: CA native. Add to My Plant List; Idaho Fescue or Blue bunchgrass is native to western North America, where it is widespread and very common. Possible effects of weather modification (increased snow pack) on Festuca idahoensis meadows. Blooming stems appear in spring. Medium growing clumping evergreen grass. Blooming stems appear in spring and summer. Grows 10 to 12 inches high and spreads 12 to 18 inches wide. Call to confirm current supply. It is an ideal candidate for a border or as a ground cover for a small area. Prices subject to change. Perfect accent for borders, between shrubs and rocks or under oaks.Holds up better in the summer than other Idaho Fescues. Proceedings of the Montana Academy of Science 33:42-45. Lawn grasses, those that you sit on, have picnics on, play soccer on, are known as running or turf grasses. FESTUCA IDAHOENSIS, Idaho Fescue 10 cubic inch plug. Festuca occidentalis 'Mokelumne' Festuca rubra 'Jughandle' Festuca rubra 'Molate' Festuca rubra 'Patrick's Point' Festuca rubra 'Point Joe' Festuca scoparia 'Hobbit' Blue green grass for natural lawns. It can be found in many ecosystems, from shady forests to open plains grasslands. Semi-evergreen. Festuca occidentalis. Cut back in early spring. Moderate to low water needs once established. 1977. Journal of Range Management 30:451-456. festuca idahoensis: festuca idahoensis tomales bay: festuca mairei: festuca o glauca ( festina ) festuca rubra: festuca rubra molate: festuca rubra patricks point: festuca x siskiyou blue . Evergreen grass. Grows in a compact clump of fine, arching blades that reaches 12 to 18 inches tall and wide. About Idaho Fescue (Festuca idahoensis) 39 Nurseries Carry This Plant. This list reflects retail prices. Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' - Tomales Bay Idaho Fescue. Chalky blue-green leaves. In spring, it blooms with airy flower spikes that age to a light tan color. Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' - Tomales Bay Idaho Fescue. This grass forms low, mounds of very narrow, blue-green leaves. SKU: UPC: Availability: The quantities available online are less than the total that we have available. Idaho Fescue This grass forms low, mounds of very narrow, blue-green leaves. Blue green grass for natural lawns. refine by category. Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' (Idaho fescue) Festuca idahoensis 'Warren Peak' (Idaho fescue) Festuca idahoensis - local form (Idaho fescue) Festuca occidentalis (western fescue) Festuca rubra 'Jana's Blue' (creeping red fescue) Festuca rubra 'Patrick's Point' (creeping red fescue) Festuca idahoensis). Holds up better in the summer than other Idaho Fescues. Perennial Grass: CA native. Festuca idahoensis ssp. Perfect accent for borders, between shrubs and rocks or under oaks.Holds up better in the summer than other Idaho Fescues. An Idaho Fescue selection notable for its vibrant blue-green foliage. wide. A bibliography of the literature on Idaho Fescue, Festuca idahoensis Elmer. ... Columbia to the San Francisco Bay Area of California, remaining entirely west of the Cascade and northern Sierra Nevada Mountain Ranges. If you do not see the quantity you need listed as in stock, please email to see if we have what you need. California Flora Nursery • 2990 Somers Street • P.O. Blooming stems appear in spring and summer. Longer-lived than Festuca glauca, and clumps are less likely to die out in the center. Drought tolerant clump grass for sunny sites. Plant in partial or light shade inland. As a range grass, Idaho fescue is rated as fair to good forage. Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' Deep blue green bunchgrass; airy flowers in spring. Availability as of December 16, 2020: Sorry; this plant is out of stock at present. Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' Other names. Best with full sun near the coast and light afternoon shade inland. Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' Deep blue green bunchgrass; airy flowers in spring. Chalky blue-green leaves. Festuca californica 'Horse Mountain Green' Festuca idahoensis. Densely tufted, a bunch grass which grows 1 foot tall, 1 to 2 foot spread. This plant requires water every 10-14 days, This plant requires water every 2-4 weeks, This plant requires water every 4-6 weeks, Small scale plants for fast-draining sites, This plant is frequently resistant to deer browsing, This category includes grasses and other non-woody plants suitable for a meadow. Not only beautifully blue, but hard-working to boot, this water wise perennial grass is a California native from Del Norte County. Variety or Cultivar 'Tomales Bay' _ 'Tomales Bay' is a densely-tufted, evergreen, perennial grass with narrowly-linear, dark blue-green leaves and erect stems bearing dense, narrow, yellow-brown flower spikelets in late spring and early summer. An Idaho Fescue selection notable for its vibrant blue-green foliage. Good California native container companions might include Juncus textilis, alum root (Heuchera spp. FESTUCA idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' (#FESTOB72) FESTUCA idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' photo-not-available.gif. They have underground rhizomes that travel around and create a carpet. 1973. The inflorescences are smaller than is typical for this species and can grow up to 18 inches tall. Availability fluctuates wildly in our small nursery; it's always best to call to check current supply. Only 45 left! high by 10 in. Frangula (Rhamnus) 'Eve Case' - … Unit price / per . Blue leaves, shiny stems and flower heads. Photo by Pete Veilleux, East Bay Wilds Idaho fescue ... Blue-green to silvery blue foliage in dense clump to 14 in. Blue leaves, shiny stems and flower heads. CLICK ON PHOTO FOR MORE INFORMATION. California Native. Only 45 left! Festuca idahoensis ‘Tomales Bay' 1g. festuca idahoensis: festuca idahoensis tomales bay: festuca mairei: festuca o glauca ( festina ) festuca rubra: festuca rubra molate: festuca rubra patricks point: festuca x siskiyou blue . Festuca idahoensis Tomales Bay This grass forms low, mounds of very narrow, blue-green leaves. Drought tolerant clump grass for sunny sites. Festuca idahoensis. The soft foliage reaches a height of up to a foot and a width of about 1 1/2 ft.. Get the latest updates on new products and upcoming sales. Box 3 Festuca idahoensis ‘Tomales Bay' 1g. The other kind of grass is known as Ornamental, or Bunch grass. May also be more tolerant of wet winter soils. Tidy looking bunchgrass has very narrow deep blue green leaves. Festuca idahoensis Warren Peak. idahoensis Idaho fescue Festuca idahoensis ssp. In California it is most often found in the Coast Ranges and foothills of the Sierra (in the Sierra, generally at 4000 ft and above). A thick, tidy hummock of very thin, chalk blue blades sends up slender, wandlike stems holding graceful, airy golden sprays. hardy to 10 F, Flowers in the spring through summer. The soft foliage reaches a height of up to a foot and a width of about 1 1/2 ft.. Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' - Native Plant Database. ), wild ginger (Asarum caudatum), Tomales Bay fescue (Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay') … Festuca glauca 'Casca11' Beyond Blue PP #23,307 1g. Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' Tomales Bay Idaho Fescue : A useful and attractive fine textured densely tufted bunchgrass. This version is very dark green. Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' Tomales Bay fescue. Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' - Tomales Bay Idaho Fescue. Tolerates wind, drought and deer and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' Festuca idahoensis 'Warren Peak' Festuca mairei. The root system is thick and penetrates deeply into the soil. Festuca occidentalis 'Mokelumne' Festuca rubra 'Jughandle' Festuca rubra 'Molate' Festuca rubra 'Patrick's Point' Festuca rubra 'Point Joe' Festuca scoparia 'Hobbit' Looks best when watered regularly but if conditions are not right, the grass may rot out or have sporadic die off, particularly in the summer months. Festuca californica 'Horse Mountain Green' Festuca idahoensis. Idaho fescue This attractive blue-green selection of our native bunchgrass was discovered in the Nicasio area of Marin County. Festuca idahoensis 'Warren Peak' Compact tufts. The Plants Database includes the following 2 subspecies of Festuca idahoensis . Common Name: Tomales Bay Idaho fescue. This attractive blue-green selection of our native bunchgrass was discovered in the Nicasio area of Marin County. prefers sun or light shade. Yerba Buena Nursery (650) 851-1668: Visit Us: @ Pastorino Farms 12511 San Mateo Road (Highway 92) Half Moon Bay, CA Mailing Address: P.O. Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' (Idaho fescue 'Tomales Bay') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years. Festuca rubra 'Patrick's Point' - Patrick's Point Creeping Red Fescue. Botanical name. CLICK ON … refine by category. back to grasses & grass-like plants; now viewing: grasses: festuca; total # … Festuca idahoensis. We currently have 45 in stock. Species Name: Festuca idahoensis Tomales Bay. All Rights Reserved. Grows in a compact clump of fine, arching blades that reaches 12 to 18 inches tall and wide. Elmer. Weaver, T. and D. Collins. Festuca Festuca. A beautiful ornamental grass that can be planted in masses or mixed into meadow gardens and perennial borders. Landscape and Nursery professionals will need to establish their wholesale status with us to purchase at wholesale prices. Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' (Idaho fescue) Festuca idahoensis 'Warren Peak' (Idaho fescue) Festuca idahoensis - local form (Idaho fescue) Festuca occidentalis (western fescue) Festuca rubra 'Jana's Blue' (creeping red fescue) Festuca rubra 'Patrick's Point' (creeping red fescue) Festuca rubra 'Molate' 8-10 inches. Nomenclature was determined first by using The New Royal Horticulture Society Dictionary Index of Garden Plants, followed by The Royal Horticulture Society Dictionary of Gardening, and finally Hortus Third.If a plant was not listed in either of those reference books, the next “best” source was used. Tomales Bay Idaho Fescue Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' + Added; 616 Grey Dawn Creeping Wild Rye Elymus triticoides 'Grey Dawn' Elymus triticoides 'Grey Dawn' + Added; 617 Clearwater Blue Idaho Fescue Festuca idahoensis 'Clearwater Blue' Festuca idahoensis 'Clearwater Blue' Festuca rubra 'Jughandle' Short sturdy stems form thick tuft. This intermountain seed supplier has many varieties of idaho fescue seed. Regular price $10 00 $10.00. Tomales Bay Idaho Fescue Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' Festuca idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' + Added; 616 Grey Dawn Creeping Wild Rye Elymus triticoides 'Grey Dawn' Elymus triticoides 'Grey Dawn' + Added; 617 Clearwater Blue Idaho Fescue Festuca idahoensis 'Clearwater Blue' Festuca idahoensis 'Clearwater Blue' Festuca idahoensis ‘Stony Creek’ (G-0488) SOLD OUT Email me when this plant is available. Regular price $5 00 $5.00. Plant Symbol = FEID: Contributed By: USDA, NRCS, Idaho and Washington State Offices, & the National Plant Data Center : Alternate Names : Bluebunch fescue : Uses : Grazing/rangeland/wildlife: Idaho fescue is a fair to good forage for all types of domestic livestock They grow much like a shrub, they sprout out of one general area Festuca idahoensis ‘Tomales Bay' 1g. Idaho Fescue is the dominant grass of many coastal meadows from the SF Bay area, north and in the mountains of the west. All plants are listed by their botanical name. May also be more tolerant of wet winter soils. We last updated our inventory on December 16, 2020. Festuca idahoensis ‘Tomales Bay' 1g. Weaver, T. and K. Blanchet. Box 3188 Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 COVID Business Hours We offer Pick-ups and Deliveries on Tuesdays & Fridays from our parking lot, by advance email orders to kathy@nativeplants.com Retail Floor is ONLY OPEN on Fridays from 10-3, one person at a … We take a field inventory every few weeks from February through December. Specializing in California native plants and habitat gardening since 1981. Log in for pricing. Idaho Fescue seed available at Great Basin Seeds. $5 00 $5.00. back to grasses & grass-like plants; now viewing: grasses: festuca; total # … Grows in a compact clump of fine, arching blades that reaches 12 to 18 inches tall and wide. In spring, it blooms with airy flower spikes that age to a light tan color. Prefers moderate to occasional water. Our monthly email keeps you informed of the latest news at the nursery and gives you convenient links to our availability lists, which are also published here online. high by 10 in. Idaho fescue 'Tomales Bay' Genus. Fouquieria columnaris - Boojum Tree. FESTUCA idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' (#FESTOB72) FESTUCA idahoensis 'Tomales Bay' photo-not-available.gif. Unit price / per . Deer resistant. Regular price $20 00 $20.00. The inflorescences are smaller than is typical for this species and can grow up to 18 inches tall. Fulton, CA 95439 (Map »). PONTO AND SONS, LLC Quality Liners Since 1958 2021 PRODUCT CATALOG PO Box 536 Vista CA 92095 800-300-6003 customerservice@pontonursery.com www.pontonursery.com Longer-lived than Festuca glauca, and clumps are less likely to die out in the center. Festuca rubra 'Molate' 8-10 inches. 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