Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus
Tall Fescue is a long-lived perennial, deep-rooted bunch grass native to Northern Europe. It grows 1 to 3 feet tall, with a bushy habit, and broad, dark green leaves. Heat, drought, and shade tolerant, germinates quickly, and performs well under a wide range of soil pH and textures. Used as a turf, pasture, and reclamation grass. There are endophytic free varieties of tall fescue for pastures.
Lifespan: perennial
Season: cool
Uses: forage
Native or Introduced: Native
Annual Average Precipitation: 16 inches
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): 5 to 8
Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): 7 to 9
Price: Based on Variety
Varieties:
| Variety: | Price: |
|---|---|
|
Cumberland Cert. |
$ 3.00 per lb |
|
Fawn |
$ 3.00 per lb |
|
Fawn EF |
$ 3.00 per lb |
|
Little League |
$ 3.00 per lb |
|
Memphis |
$ 3.00 per lb |
|
RainDance |
$ 3.00 per lb |
|
Rhizing Star |
$ 3.00 per lb |
|
Saltillo |
$ 3.00 per lb |
|
Escalante |
$ 3.00 per lb |
|
Garrison Cert. |
$ 3.00 per lb |
