Rough Fescue
Festuca campestris
Matt Lavin
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Festuca
- Species:
- Festuca campestris
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- jul
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to grasslands and open forests
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seed collection occurs mid July to early August when caryopsis are light tan, at the hard dough stage, and not yet shattering from the compressed panicle. One collection hour/person will yield an average 1,073 grams clean seed.
Source: npn.rngr.net