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Festuca rubra commutata Chewings fescue

Previous scientific name(s): Festuca rubra ssp. fallax, Festuca nigrescens, Festuca rubra var. commutata

 

Cool season, long-lived perennial sod-former adapted to cool shady areas. Not alkaline tolerant. Moderate palatability. Similar to red fescue but can segregate into patches over time and has better heat tolerance. Used for erosion control and for turf.

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Species Attributes

Height:

13 - 25 in. or taller

Life Form:

Sodformer

Native or Introduced:

Introduced

Season:

Cool

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

18 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Marginal

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Best

Fine:

Marginal

Soil pH
Acidic:

Average

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Not Adapted

Seeding Rate:

3 - 6 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

22.90 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

500,000

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring Fall

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