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Festuca pratensis Meadow fescue

Previous scientific name(s): Festuca elatior, Lolium pratensis

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Cool season, loosely tufted, short-lived perennial bunchgrass adapted to cool moist regions. Extremely palatable and productive, but may be slow to establish. Very useful in pasture blends, riparian areas and for erosion control.

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Species Attributes

Height:

1 - 12 in.

Life Form:

Bunchgrass

Native or Introduced:

Introduced

Season:

Cool

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

33 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Marginal

Moderately Coarse:

Best

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Best

Fine:

Marginal

Soil pH
Acidic:

Marginal

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Average

Seeding Rate:

6 - 10 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

27.70 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

225,500

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring Fall

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