Chewing fescue
Festuca nigrescens
Chewing fescue is a fine-bladed, cool-season ornamental and turf grass that forms a dense, low-growing mat ideal for lawns, ground cover, or erosion control. It performs best in cooler climates with partial shade and moderate moisture, requiring little fertilization or mowing once established. This hardy grass is an excellent low-maintenance choice for shaded areas where other lawn grasses struggle.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Lightly To Keep Soil Moderately Moist; Established Plants Need Minimal Supplemental Irrigation
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 15, 2018 by Photoflora - Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
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