{"product_id":"california-fescue-native-bunchgrass","title":"California Fescue — Festuca californica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFestuca californica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn arching native bunchgrass that brings blue-green texture to woodland edges and naturalistic gardens. Its airy flowering stems rise above a distinct foliage clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSouthern California growing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal sun or light shade. Favor afternoon shade in hotter inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage about 18 inches tall; flower stalks can reach 3–4 feet. Allow 2–3 feet of width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater \u0026amp; drought:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water while roots establish, then use infrequent supplemental irrigation. Established clumps tolerate dry conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, including draining clay; avoid stagnant wet soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e A perennial clump that enlarges over successive seasons, with spring–summer flowering stems. Growth varies with moisture and exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e A host grass for some butterfly and moth larvae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove dead leaves and spent stalks selectively. Preserve its arching shape rather than mowing it as turf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meadow-style borders, lightly shaded slopes and oak-associated planting. Keep irrigation away from established oak trunks and avoid adding summer moisture that conflicts with oak health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/5 Gallon is a combined container range; the exact container is confirmed with your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRepresentative species photograph, not actual nursery stock. Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\"\u003eCC BY-SA 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Festuca_californica_kz02.jpg\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e. No intentional image modifications.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection aria-label=\"How ordering works\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant ordering \u0026amp; availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll plant orders are subject to availability and quality verification. We confirm your plants before collecting payment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your preferred plant and container size when requesting an order. Container sizes describe growing containers, not guaranteed plant height or age. Current availability and plant condition are confirmed individually. Delivery and professional planting are quoted separately unless expressly included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-plant\"\u003eRequest plants and sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Earth People LandCare","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48331361189942,"sku":null,"price":27.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/5 Gallon","offer_id":48350808047670,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2901\/8934\/files\/upload-1793110093976_fab011f9-a7b7-4979-a157-ce1b65190b84.jpg?v=1793110101","url":"https:\/\/earthpeoplelandcare.com\/products\/california-fescue-native-bunchgrass","provider":"Earth People LandCare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}