Festuca rubra
Creeping Red Fescue
Used for a no-mow cover and erosion control; provides a habitat for wildlife.
General Product Information:
Item Number: FESRUB01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Erosion Control & Revegetation, Grasses & Grass-like Species, Uplands & Meadows, Woodland Openings
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Characteristics: A rhizomatous sod-forming species.
Habitat: Dry woods, roadsides, open ground.
Bloom Period: June to July
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 2.0 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 12 in
pH: 5.0 – 7.5
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
Midwest: FACU
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
Tolerances:
Shade: Shade
Drought: Moderate
Salt: Low
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 454,000
Seeding Rate: Please contact customer service for seeding rate information.
Truax Seedbox: Coarse-High Rates or Fluffy-Low Rates
