Atlas Fescue, Festuca mairei also goes by the name, Morrocan Fescue due to its origin, where it can be found growing in the African Altas Mountains. Naturally, this ornamental grass is a gorgeous solution for erosion control along that steep hillside or embankment. But Atlas Fescue will do just as well in your garden bed or border where its khaki green leaves and compact habit contrast nicely with companion plants like Coreopsis and Rudbeckia.