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red fescue
Festuca rubra
United States
- Synonyms
- Festuca rubra var. rubra, Festuca arundinacea
- Growth Form
- Turf Grass
- Sun Requirements
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
- Water Requirements
- High
- Leaf Color
- Green Shades
- Aggressiveness
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- Design Considerations
- Attractive Foliage
- Other Considerations
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- Duration
- Perennial
- Soil Type
- Alkaline/High pH, Well Drained
- Pests/Disease Prone
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- Hazards/Toxic
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Notes
Due to its high-water need, use this species in areas with heavy foot traffic. For lawn areas with light to moderate traffic, consider lower water grasses or groundcovers for a similar look that is less resource intensive.