Fescue grass (Vulpia fasciculata)

Fescue grass

Also known as: Dune fescue

The plant becomes 8 to 50 cm high. The upright or ascending stem is ribbed. The hairy leaf is up to 10 cm long and 1 to 3 mm wide. The upper leaf sheaths are inflated. The blunt tongue is up to 1 mm long.

Scientific classification

Species

Fescue grass (Vulpia fasciculata)

Grasses, sedges and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

2 cm to 12 cm

Flower Size

White, Yellow

Flower Color

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

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Care Guide for Fescue grass

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Water: Fescue grass prefers consistent moisture with a weekly watering schedule, balancing retention and drainage. While drought resilient, it thrives in outdoor settings, maintaining a lush appearance despite varying rainfall patterns throughout the growing season.

Pruning: Fescue grass, with its fine, tufted grass, needs minimal pruning. Trim in early spring to remove dead blades and encourage growth. Light pruning fosters density and disease resistance, ensuring the plant's health and attractiveness while enhancing its resilience to weather extremes.

Propagation: Fescue grass is propagated by sowing seeds on a well-prepared, moist seedbed. Seeds should be sown shallowly for light exposure, and the soil should be gently firmed for good contact. Careful watering is crucial to avoid dislodging the seeds, enhancing germination rates.

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