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| Identification |
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Genus
Festuca
Species
rubra
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
red fescue
Family
POACEAE
Specimen number
S13990
Data source
Allergy p123;BtrflyCa p227;BtrflyCa p217;Xeri p297
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Grass
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Decumbent
Overall height
2' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-08b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Festuca rubra is a host plant for the sachem butterfly as well as the common branded skipper butterfly. Red fescue can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. It prefers moist soils. This is a prairie grass suitable for select areas.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Atalopedes campestris (sachem butterfly);Hesperia comma (common branded skipper butterfly)
Attracts butterflies
yes
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Strong
Hay fever season
Jun 01 - Aug 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Keep away from this species if you are susceptible to hay fever. Hay fever season usually extends from June to August.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Festuca rubra is a native plant in the natural environment that occurs throughout US and CA.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Festuca rubra is a perennial.
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