 | Qualities
Red fescue is a cool-season
grass used in cool, shaded, mountain sites, such as camps, resorts,
and cabins where low-input of mowing, fertilization, and irrigation
is desired. It does not do well in hot climates, except in shady,
dry situations. In areas where Kentucky bluegrass does well, red fescue
forms an excellent companion grass to increase shade tolerance. Red
fescue germinates and establishes slowly. It is moderately wear resistant.
Identifying
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A very fine-bladed grass with a deep green
color. The leaves are folded in the bud, there are no auricles, and there
is a short membranous ligule present. Red fescue has two distinct growing
habits: creeping red fescue spreads very slow by very short rhizomes and
Chewings fescue is a bunchgrass with an upright growth habit.
Maintenance
Very low maintenance. It does not require
much fertilizer and does not need excessive amounts of water. A high mowing
cut is recommended. Red fescue has a high tolerance for cold temperatures
and shade, moderate tolerance for drought and wear, and low tolerance for
heat. |
