How to Grow and Care for Red Fescue

Red Fescue, also known as Creeping Red Fescue, Chewing's Fescue, Festuca rubra var. commutata, Sheep's Fescue

Red Fescue is a hardy grass species known for its adaptability to various environments, making it easy to care for. It thrives in well-drained soil with regular watering, though it is tolerant of drought-like conditions once established. Special care points include providing red Fescue with full to partial sunlight and occasional feeding during the growing season for optimal growth. Avoid overwatering, as red Fescue prefers slightly dry conditions over soggy soil.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Red Fescue

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7
Planting Time	Spring, Winter
Hardiness Zones	4-10

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Red Fescue is characterized by its fine-textured, wiry grass blades that can grow up to 8-24 inches (20-60 cm) in height. The foliage exhibits a green to reddish hue and forms a dense, tufted mat with a fine texture. Its leaf blades are typically slender and approximately 0.1 inches (2-3 mm) wide, while the plant's overall growth habit is creeping, facilitated by slender rhizomes that enable it to spread effectively across the ground.