Idaho Fescue
Festuca idahoensis
Idaho Fescue is a perennial, cool-season bunch grass that is native to the Intermountain West and the Pacific Northwest. Grows 1 to 3 feet tall, with numerous fine, rough, blue-green leaves. Thrives on deep, fertile soil at most elevations, from 800 feet in Washington to above 12,000 feet in Colorado. Used for forage, range restoration, and reclamation on mountainous areas.
Lifespan: perennial
Season: cool
Uses: range seedings, mined lands,forage in the mountains, wildlife grazing
Native or Introduced: Native
Annual Average Precipitation: 15 inches
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): 2 to 3.5
Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): n/a
Price: Based on Variety
Varieties:
| Variety: | Price: |
|---|---|
|
Joseph Cert. |
$ 12.00 per PLS lb |
|
Nezpurs Cert. |
$ 12.00 per PLS lb |
|
Winchester |
$ 12.00 per PLS lb |
