Mountain Bunchgrass
Festuca viridula
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, CO, ID, MT and 3 more states
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Mountain bunchgrass is a compact native grass that forms neat clumps with fine-textured blue-green foliage. It stays relatively small and produces delicate seed heads in late spring and early summer, maintaining an attractive appearance year-round.
In an HOA neighborhood
Mountain Bunchgrass is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
This grass provides nesting material and seeds for small birds and habitat for beneficial insects. The fine foliage offers cover for ground-dwelling wildlife.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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