Hard Fescue Grass | Festuca Trachyphylla
The above image shows this species left uncut.
Very similar to Sheeps fescue
Why do we use this in our Lawn Seed Mixtures?
- Type of growth: densely tufted
- Creeping habit for density: none
- Turf binding for stability: good
- Self-repair and wear tolerance: medium
- Disease tolerance: good
- Drought tolerance: excellent
- Shade tolerance: excellent
- Growth rate: medium
- Where used: dry and shady lawns, golf courses
- Leaf type: fine round
- Ideal mowing height: 30 to 40mm
- Ideal pH: 5 to 7.5
- Germination: slow 14-20 days @ 10 degrees or more
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