Sheep Fescue
Festuca ovina
Cool season bunchgrass that does well in sandy or gravel soil types
About Sheep Fescue
Sheep Fescue is a cool season, native bunch grass adapted to central and northern latitudes of the U.S. This blue-green colored grass likes moist soils and does well in sandy or gravel soil types. It can be used as a cover crop with other native grass and wildflower plantings, erosion control, landscaping, or high elevation pasture. Use 10-15 PLS Lbs./Ac for a cover crop with native grass plantings.
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Product Details
| Height Range: | 12 - 24 inches |
| Seeding Rate: | Drilled: 20-25 PLS Lbs. / Ac | Broadcast: 1 PLS Lb. / 1,000 sq ft |
| Seeds Per Pound: | 680,000 |
| Growing Season: | Warm Season |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Planting Season: | Spring Winter/Dormant |
| Target Solution: |
Drought Tolerant Sand Tolerant Shade Tolerant Full Sun Erosion Control High Elevation Quick Establishment Low Maintenance Deer Resistant Ideal for Birds Ideal for Bees All Purpose Solution |
| Use: |
Conservation Ground Cover & Erosion Control Landscape & Ornamental Revegetation Wildlife Habitat & Food Multi-Purpose Use |