Native bunch grass, Festuca californica and white flowering Achillea millefolium covering California native backyard hillside garden with stairs

FESTUCA CALIFORNICA, California fescue, is a native bunch grass adapted to many summer-dry climate gardens. This perennial grass features fine green leaves and delicate, airy seed heads that sway gracefully in the breeze. F. californica thrives in well-drained, sunny locations and is ideal for mediterranean gardens. This grass is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal water once it has rooted deeply into the soil. Festuca californica is native to California and can be found in a variety of habitats, from coastal bluffs to inland valleys.

ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM, common yarrow, is a white flowering perennial that pairs beautifully with Festuca californica in a California native backyard hillside garden. This plant boasts clusters of tiny white flowers on tall stems, attracting pollinators to the garden. A. millefolium is known for its feathery foliage and is adaptable to a variety of soil types. This plant thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant, making it well-suited for mediterranean gardens. Yarrow is native to North America and can be found in a wide range of habitats, from meadows to open woodlands.

When combined, Festuca californica and Achillea millefolium create a low-maintenance, water-wise garden landscape that celebrates the beauty and resilience of California’s native flora.