Chewings Fescue
Festuca rubra ssp. fallax
Chewings Fescue is a cool-season perennial, loosely to densely tufted bunch grass that is native to Northern Europe. This general-purpose turf grass grows 1 to 2 feet tall, with fine, enrolled, blue-green leaves. Shade tolerant and holds color into winter. Named for George Chewings, who bred the turf variety at his sheep station in New Zealand.
Lifespan: perennial
Season: cool
Uses: lawns and general-purpose turf grass mixtures
Native or Introduced: Introduced
Annual Average Precipitation: 18 inches
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): 1.5 to 3
Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): 3.5 to 4.5
Price: $ 4.50 per lb
Varieties:
| Variety: | Price: |
|---|---|
|
Seducer |
$ 4.50 per lb |
|
Longfellow 3 |
$ 3.00 per lb |
|
Chantilly *50% Coated |
$ 2.80 per lb |
|
Chantilly |
$ 6.00 per lb |
|
Ruddy *50% Coated |
$ 3.00 per lb |
