Why Plant Atlas Fescue?
The Atlas Fescue is a dense perennial grass that, when grown in climates that offer warmer winters, takes on evergreen tendencies. This grass provides light green foliage that reaches heights of about 3’ and spans 2-3’ wide, adding intriguing interest and movement to any garden space. Adaptable in many situations, be it soil, light, or location, the Atlas Fescue offers minimal maintenance requirements making this grass a must have. The Atlas Fescue is not native to the Americas but to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, which is how the common name Atlas came to be!
How to use Atlas Fescue in the landscape?
If you have been looking to fill in some void spots in your garden with a plant that adds unique structure, then I beg you to consider the Atlas Fescue. This clumping grass provides a fountain of texture to any property, grown either in the ground or container, this grass aims to please! Drought and heat tolerant while having the characteristics of an evergreen in warmer winter climates, this grass does well in borders, beds, or utilized as a ground cover. Their low maintenance attitude will allow you to enjoy a beautiful landscape without the hassle and hard work.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
How To Plant Atlas Fescue
The Atlas Fescue grass enjoys locations that provide full sun, however it is capable of growing just fine in partial shade. Loving locations that provide well draining soil, the Atlas Fescue grows in chalk, loam, or even sandy locations with ease.
How To Water
After planting, we recommend watering at least twice a week until the plant is established. Once settled into place, you may decrease the amount of watering taking place. However, even with a tolerance to drought, this grass will still enjoy some water during those hotter months. We also advise keeping an eye on your local weather and watering accordingly during periods of inclement weather such as high heat and drought. This will ensure a long and healthy life for your Atlas Fescue.
How To Fertilize
At the time of planting, we recommend applying fertilizer to the planting site. If you planted your perennial in the spring, the following application for feeding should take place in fall. If planting in the fall, the following spring will be the time to reapply your fertilizer. Maintain this process for the life of the plant and enjoy happy and healthy growth.
How To Prune
The Atlas Fescue does not require any pruning, unless you would like to manage the size or shape. In warmer climates, this grass is considered evergreen. If you live in colder climates where the Atlas Fescue will experience dormancy, you will want to prune away the dead grass just about the ground to make way for the new growth.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
