Common Name:
Molate Red Fescue
Botanical Name:
Festuca rubra 'Molate'
Molate Red Fescue is an attractive, dark green, fine bladed cool season grass. Can be planted alone for ground cover or mowed as a low maintenance native turfgrass. Useful in wildflower seed mixtures or as a component in native gardens in sun or shade. Grows in a wide range of soil types and climates.
Seeds per pound:
400,000
Seeding rate per pound₁:
850 sq. ft. ( 200 sq. ft. if used as a mowed turfgrass)
% Purity / % Germination (Typical)
95 / 80
Growing Regions:
All regions except deserts
Native To:
California
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Characteristics:
Bunching and Rhizomes
Season Type:
Cool Season
Exposure:
Shade to Sun
Height:
12-24 inches
Establishment:
Fast
Water Requirements:
Low
Wildlife:
Provides cover for wildlife
Cultural Information:Does not need to be cut back but cutting back in fall encourages attractive new growth.
₁ Seeding rate is based on seeding alone. When seeding with other species the rates should be reduced. Contact us for recommendations.
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