Festuca rubra
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FamilyPoaceae
GenusFestuca
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Festuca rubra, commonly known as Red Fescue, is a perennial grass native to temperate regions. It is part of the Poaceae family and the Festuca genus. This grass is known for its fine texture and is often used in lawns, golf courses, and for erosion control. It has a dormancy period during the winter months.
ALSO KNOWN AS
Avena Dura
Bromus Glaucus
Bromus Secundus
Creeping Fescue
Gramen Rubrum
Ravine Fescue
Red Fescue
Festuca alexeevii
Festuca alexeevii var. villispiculata
Festuca alpestris
Festuca alpigena
Festuca ammobia
Festuca arenaria
Festuca arundinacea
Festuca askelofiana
Festuca atlantigena
Festuca aucta
Festuca aurasiaca
Festuca baicalensis
Festuca baicalensis var. tjulinae
Festuca balearica
Festuca baltica
Festuca briquetii
Festuca cambrica
Festuca clarkei
Festuca communis
Festuca daghestanica
Festuca densiuscula
Festuca dumetorum
Festuca dumetorum f. planifolia
Festuca duriuscula
Festuca duriuscula var. dumetorum
Festuca duriuscula var. rubra
Festuca egena
Festuca eriantha
Festuca fallace f. longifolia
Festuca fallax
Festuca fallax f. longifolia
Festuca font-queri
Festuca glabra
Festuca glauca
Festuca glaucescens
Festuca halleri
Festuca helgolandica
Festuca heterophylla var. subheterophylla
Festuca hondoensis
Festuca iberica subsp. atlantigena
Festuca iberica subsp. yvesiana
Festuca inopoda
Festuca juncifolia var. planifolia
Festuca kirelowii
Festuca kitaibeliana
Festuca lanuginosa
Festuca limosa
Festuca longifolia
Festuca michiganica
Festuca musashiensis
Festuca nankotaizanensis
Festuca niitakensis
Festuca oregona
Festuca ovina subsp. duriuscula
Festuca ovina subsp. rubra
Festuca ovina var. duriuscula
Festuca ovina var. psammophila
Festuca ovina var. rubra
Festuca pallidiuscula
Festuca paucispicula
Festuca paucispiculata
Festuca planifolia
Festuca pluriflora
Festuca polonica
Festuca polyantha
Festuca pratensis
Festuca pruinosa
Festuca pseudonemorum
Festuca pseudorubra
Festuca pseudorubra var. subhomophylla
Festuca pseudovina var. salina
Festuca pseudovivipara
Festuca pubescens
Festuca repens
Festuca richardsonii subsp. cryophila
Festuca richardsonii subsp. fraterculae
Festuca rivularis subsp. pseudorivularis
Festuca rubra f. alpestris
Festuca rubra f. caespitosa
Festuca rubra f. dasyphylla
Festuca rubra f. glabra
Festuca rubra f. glabrispicula
Festuca rubra f. grandiflora
Festuca rubra f. littoralis
Festuca rubra f. longifolia
Festuca rubra f. megastachya
Festuca rubra f. pilosa
Festuca rubra f. pseudovivipara
Festuca rubra f. psilolemma
Festuca rubra f. rubra
Festuca rubra f. squarrosa
Festuca rubra f. subheterophylla
Festuca rubra subsp. arenaria
Festuca rubra subsp. arenicola
Festuca rubra subsp. aucta
Festuca rubra subsp. baicalensis
Festuca rubra subsp. clarkei
Festuca rubra subsp. daghestanica
Festuca rubra subsp. densiuscula
Festuca rubra subsp. dumetorum
Festuca rubra subsp. duriuscula
Festuca rubra subsp. eriantha
Festuca rubra subsp. fallax
Festuca rubra subsp. font-queri
Festuca rubra subsp. fraterculae
Festuca rubra subsp. glabra
Festuca rubra subsp. glaucodea
Festuca rubra subsp. juncea
Festuca rubra subsp. kirelowii
Festuca rubra subsp. kitaibeliana
Festuca rubra subsp. lanuginosa
Festuca rubra subsp. limosa
Festuca rubra subsp. litoralis
Festuca rubra subsp. mediana
Festuca rubra subsp. megastachya
Festuca rubra subsp. pluriflora
Festuca rubra subsp. pruinosa
Festuca rubra subsp. pseudorivularis
Festuca rubra subsp. rubra
Festuca rubra subsp. scotica
Festuca rubra subsp. secunda
Festuca rubra subsp. sochondinensis
Festuca rubra subsp. subheterophylla
Festuca rubra subsp. thessalica
Festuca rubra subsp. vallicola
Festuca rubra subsp. villosa
Festuca rubra subsp. yvesiana
Festuca rubra subvar. dasyphylla
Festuca rubra subvar. grandiflora
Festuca rubra subvar. pruinosa
Festuca rubra var. alaica
Festuca rubra var. arenaria
Festuca rubra var. atlantigena
Festuca rubra var. atrata
Festuca rubra var. baicalensis
Festuca rubra var. barbata
Festuca rubra var. biacalensis
Festuca rubra var. cambrica
Festuca rubra var. clarkei
Festuca rubra var. commutata
Festuca rubra var. densiuscula
Festuca rubra var. diversifolia
Festuca rubra var. duriuscula
Festuca rubra var. fallax
Festuca rubra var. fraterculae
Festuca rubra var. glabra
Festuca rubra var. glabrata
Festuca rubra var. glaucescens
Festuca rubra var. hondoensis
Festuca rubra var. juncea
Festuca rubra var. lanuginosa
Festuca rubra var. litoralis
Festuca rubra var. littoralis
Festuca rubra var. magnelii
Festuca rubra var. mediana
Festuca rubra var. megastachya
Festuca rubra var. megastachys
Festuca rubra var. multiflora
Festuca rubra var. musakiensis
Festuca rubra var. mutica
Festuca rubra var. nankotaizanensis
Festuca rubra var. niitakensis
Festuca rubra var. pacifica
Festuca rubra var. paludicola
Festuca rubra var. pauciflora
Festuca rubra var. planifolia
Festuca rubra var. radnensis
Festuca rubra var. rubra
Festuca rubra var. scabrescens
Festuca rubra var. secunda
Festuca rubra var. squarrosa
Festuca rubra var. stapfiana
Festuca rubra var. tenuifolia
Festuca rubra var. vulgaris
Festuca rubra var. yvesiana
Festuca salina
Festuca septiflora
Festuca siracusana
Festuca steineri
Festuca subcontorta
Festuca unifaria
Festuca unifaria var. izhorica
Festuca vallicola
Festuca vaudensis
Festuca villiflora
Festuca viridis
Festuca waldsteinii
Festuca yvesiana
Poa tenuifolia var. oregona
Schedonorus dumetorum
OVERVIEW
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WaterMoist
SoilLoamy
LightDirect Bright (6 Hours)
Temperature15° C
Humidity60%
Dormancy3 Months
pH6.5
Pressure1,013 mbar
DETAILS
Care Instructions
Red Fescue is relatively easy to care for. It prefers bright, direct sunlight and moderate temperatures. It thrives in environments with moderate humidity. Regular watering is necessary, but the soil should be allowed to dry out partially between waterings.Soil
Red Fescue prefers well-draining loam soil. It can tolerate a range of soil types but performs best in soil that retains some moisture without becoming waterlogged. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot.Fertilizer
A balanced fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio of 10-10-10 is suitable for Red Fescue. Fertilize in the spring and fall to promote healthy growth. Avoid over-fertilizing as it can lead to excessive growth and thatch buildup.Repotting
Repotting is generally not necessary for Red Fescue as it is typically grown outdoors. However, if grown in containers, repotting should be done in the spring when the plant shows signs of outgrowing its current pot.Propagation
Red Fescue can be propagated by seed or division. The best time to propagate by seed is in the early spring or fall. For division, dig up the plant and separate the clumps, then replant them in the desired location.Pruning
Pruning is required to maintain the appearance and health of Red Fescue. Mow the grass regularly to keep it at the desired height. Remove any dead or diseased blades to promote healthy growth.Toxicity
Red Fescue is not toxic to pets or humans. It is safe to grow in areas where pets and children play.REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR PLANT CARE
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