Sheep Fescue - Festuca ovina

Hard and Sheep fescue are similar fine bladed grass species with the lowest input requirements for turf and reclamation use.  Sheep Fescue is the finest bladed of the two.  They are non aggressive bunchgrasses that work very well in grass seed blends and are the preferred species for blending with wildflowers.  Both species have been bred for turf use producing some excellent varieties with high density and desirable turf colour (green to blue green).  Hard and Sheep fescue are less tolerant of traffic in turf applications than other turf grasses making them more useful in home lawns and low maintenance areas as opposed to sport fields. These grasses are excellent components in reclamation mixes.  They are adapted to sandy, gravelly soil and have low fertility requirements combined with very good drought tolerance. The fine blades and lower growth habits of these grasses make them undesirable for forage use.

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