Festuca rubra
Creeping Red Fescue
Description
Creeping Red Fescue is not red but dark green. It is a great ground cover kept at longer lengths for banks. It is very shade tolerant and lush looking.
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Green, Purple, Red, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.