Festuca campestris, commonly known as Mountain Rough Fescue, is a perennial grass native to a variety of habitats including grasslands, open forests, and forest edges. It is found across a broad range in North America, extending from southern British Columbia and Alberta through southwestern Saskatchewan to the northwestern United States. Mountain Rough Fescue typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 meters) and is known for its tufted, clumping form.

This species is valued for its hardiness and adaptability, making it useful for restoration projects and as a forage grass in native grassland settings. It is also used in landscaping for erosion control and as a low-maintenance ornamental grass. Mountain Rough Fescue thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils, though it is tolerant of a range of soil types. It is a drought-tolerant species once established, requiring minimal supplemental watering. While it has no major disease problems, overgrazing can reduce its vigor and persistence in the landscape.CC BY-SA 4.0