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King's fescue

Leucopoa kingii

King's fescue (Leucopoa kingii) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 6"–4'. Blooms May–Aug.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: grass
Native range: Native to 11 U.S. states, including CA, CO, ID, KS, MT, NE…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–11a
Mature size: 6"–4'
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: May–Aug
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

King's fescue (Leucopoa kingii) — *Leucopoa kingii* — King's fescue. Photo by Matt Lavin via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, king's fescue pairs naturally with: Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), Torrey's Rush (Juncus torreyi), Awlfruit sedge (Carex stipata).