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
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.
Drought Tolerance:
Shade Tolerance:
Elevation:
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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