Sheeps Fescue Festuca ovina

Sheeps fescue is quite drought tolerant and adapted to poor, but well-drained soil. It is slow growing and often used in unmowed areas, and as an ornamental grass, or as part of a wildflower mixture.

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Species Summary

Sheeps fescue is quite drought tolerance and adapted to poor, but well-drained soil. It is slow growing and often used in unmowed areas, and as an ornamental grass, or as part of a wildflower mixture. It can also be mixed with other fine fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass for low maintenance lawns with minimal traffic.

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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"