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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

Questions?

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