Creeping Red Fescue Festuca rubra

Creeping red fescue is the most popular of the fine fescue family and well adapted to be used with other cool season grasses in mixtures to improve shade and salt tolerance.

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Species Summary

Creeping red fescue is a cool-season perennial turfgrass which spreads by well-developed rhizomes. It is the most popular of the fine fescue family and well adapted to be used with other cool season grasses in mixtures to improve shade and salt tolerance. Its fine blades increase turf density.

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Creeping red fescue grass seed

Planting Instructions

Seeding Rate

New Lawns
4-7 lbs/1000 sqft
Overseeding
2-5 lbs/1000 sqft

Planting Dates

Spring and early Fall

Planting Map

Planting Depth

1/8-1/2"

Optimal pH

5.5-6.5

Germination

7-10 days

Mowing Height

1.5-2.5"