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.
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
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"