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Chewings fescue

Festuca nigrescens

Formerly F. rubra commutata. Cool season, long-lived, perennial bunchgrass adapted to Cool shady areas. Not alkaline tolerant. Moderate palatability. Similar to non-native Red fescue (F. rubra) but more erect growth habit, may segregate into patches over time and has better heat tolerance. Used for erosion control and turfgrass.

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Growing Region

Pacific Northwest

Species Attributes

Seeds Per lb
500,000
Growing Region
Pacific Northwest
Native
Introduced
Life Form
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
Sun, Part Shade
Precipitation Requirements
Medium, High
Mature Height
4+ ft
Flowering Season
Cool/Warm Season
Cool
Bloat/Non-Bloat
Bloom Color
Bunch/Sod
Sod

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