Festuca rubra |
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Creeping Red Fescue |
Description
Creeping Red Fescue is not red but dark green. It is a great ground cover kept at longer lengths for banks. It is very shade tolerant and lush looking.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Green, Purple, Red, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.