Festuca arundinacea, 'Raptor III'
Tall Fescue, ‘Raptor III’ (turf type)
Used for mine reclamation, stabilizing grassed waterways, slopes, lawns and recreation areas.
General Product Information:
Item Number: FESARU22
Species Type: Naturalized
Product Categories:
Erosion Control & Revegetation, Grasses & Grass-like Species, Lawn & Turfgrass Sites
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Characteristics: A fibrous-rooted cool season bunchgrass; flat coarse leaves.
Habitat: Low fertility acidic, clay, loamy or sandy soils.
Bloom Period: May to June
Height: Up to 4.0 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 12 in
pH: 5.0 – 9.0
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
Midwest: FACU
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
Tolerances:
Shade: Moderate
Drought: Moderate
Salt: Moderate
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 227,000
Seeding Rate: Please contact customer service for seeding rate information.
