Creeping Red Fescue
Festuca rubra
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A fine-textured, shade-tolerant grass with reddish leaf sheaths that form a dense, creeping mat. Excellent for shaded lawns and groundcover in areas where sun-loving grasses struggle.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and temperate Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A fine-textured, shade-tolerant grass with reddish leaf sheaths that form a dense, creeping mat. Excellent for shaded lawns and groundcover in areas where sun-loving grasses struggle.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Creeping Red Fescue grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and temperate Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation