Thurber Fescue
Description
Thurber Fescue is a tall growing, native, cool season bunchgrass. It is adapted to the higher elevations (8,000′ – 13,000′) that get annual precipitation of 16″ to 36″. It is generally not considered a very palatable grass however, it does provide cover and feed for small mammals. Thurber Fescue does have a large root structure, making it a viable candidate for high elevation reclamation and erosion control efforts.
Details
Type
Fescue
Purpose
Reclamation, Erosion, and High Elevation
Latin Name
Reclamation, Erosion, and High Elevation
Zone
4
Height
18″ – 36″
Cool/Warm
Cool
Sun/Shade Tolerance
1 – Very Sunny
Min. Precipitation
20″
Seeds Per Pound
500000
Planting Rate
3 – 5 pls lbs/acre
Native/Introduced
Native
Annual/Perrenial
Perennial
Growth Pattern
Bunch
Additional Information
Variety Release Sheet
NA
USDA Sheet
NA
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