Festuca pratensis (Meadow fescue)

Cool season, loosely tufted, short-lived perennial bunchgrass adapted to cool moist or humid regions. Extremely palatable and productive, but may be slow to establish. Useful in pasture blends, riparian areas and for erosion control.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

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INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Poaceae

Duration: Perennial, short-lived

Growth Habit: Graminoid

Native Status: Introduced

Season: Cool

Growth Form: Bunchgrass

Mature Height:  in.

Annual Precipitation:  in.

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Shade Tolerance:

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Wetland Indicator Status: FACU

Fire Resistance:

Fire Tolerance:

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: No

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: Yes

Salinity Tolerance: 

CaCO3 Tolerance: 

pH Range: 4.5-8.2


SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound:

Seeding Rate: 15-20 PLS lbs/acre

Season: Spring/Fall

Days to Germination:


VARIETIES

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