- Different species of fescue grass include tall, creeping red, blue, hard, fine, chewing and sheeping fescue. Some varieties, such as blue fescue, are planted as ornamental borders, while others, like sheeping fescue, are used to control erosion in pastures.
- Tall fescue doesn't adapt well in areas where winter weather reaches below 10 degrees. Most other fescue varieties do best in the transitional zone that stretches from the upper South to lower parts of Canada.
- Fescue can be planted with either seed or sod. The best time to plant varies depending on the species, though most varieties do best when seeded in cool weather.
- Fescue offers easy maintenance, requiring less frequent mowing and fertilization. Fescue grows better when watered, though it is renowned for its drought resistance.
- Fescue flowers from May to July and can trigger allergy symptoms in those susceptible to pollen.
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