Festuca arundinacea (Tall fescue)
Cool season, densely tufted, perennial bunchgrass with a deep fibrous root system. Occurs in all soil textures on deep soils. Tolerates wet, poorly drained, saline sites. Moderately drought-tolerant. Good palatability to livestock and big game. Extremely important to use endophyte-free strains when intended as forage. Used for pasture, hay, silage, soil erosion and as a turfgrass. Varieties listed below.
DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION
INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES
Family: Poaceae
Duration: Perennial
Growth Habit: Graminoid
Native Status: Introduced
Season: Cool
Growth Form: Bunchgrass
Mature Height: 36-48 in.
Annual Precipitation: 11-93 in.
Drought Tolerance:
Shade Tolerance:
Elevation:
Wetland Indicator Status: FACU
Fire Resistance:
Fire Tolerance:
SOIL ADAPTATION
Coarse Texture: Yes
Medium Texture: Yes
Fine Texture: Yes
Salinity Tolerance: High
CaCO3 Tolerance: None
pH Range: 5.5-7.0
SEEDING NOTES
Seeds per Pound: 227,000
Seeding Rate: 15 PLS lbs/acre
Season: Spring/Fall
Days to Germination:
VARIETIES
Fawn - High crude protein content, high seed yield and low self-fertility. Matures early, good spring vigor and consistently produces high seed yields. (Released 1964)
Rustler - Large soft leaves are extremely palatable. High forage yields with improved resistance to common grass diseases. Tolerant of cold, drought and heat, as well as poor draining soils and a wide range of pH levels.
Various turfgrass types are also available. If you are looking for turfgrass varieties, please contact us.