Chewings Fescue

(Festuca rubra var. commutata formerly F. fallax [Thuill.])

Cool Season Species
Growth Form	bunchgrass
Origin	Introduced from Europe
Inflorescence	erect panicles, narrow (3-20 cm), spikelets 4- 6 flowered
Ligules	membranous, long
Auricles	absent
Adapted to most northern climates of North America; grows to 3'; excellent shade and drought tolerance; well suited to most soil textures, best adapted to drier, less fertile, coarser soil conditions; commonly used in turf. Drill seeded at 10–15 pounds PLS/acre 1/2” deep. 365,000 seeds/pound. Germination in less than 14 days during the spring or fall. Varieties Sandpiper, SR 5100

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