Thurber Fescue
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
Drought Tolerant: No
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Pattern: Bunch
Native: Native
Project Type: Grazing Forage, Native Reclamation, Ornamental, Erosion Control
Season: Cool
Sun: Full Sun
Latin Name: Festuca thurberii
Seed Per Pound: 500000
Height: 18" - 36"
Min Precip.: 20"
Planting Rate: 3-5 lbs/acre
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